make sure

idiom

: to find out or do something so that one has no doubt about whether something is true, correct, will happen, etc.

Make sure (that) you turn the oven off.

They made sure everyone knew where they were supposed to be.

Examples of make sure in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Plus, make sure to use weights that are appropriate for your current level of strength. —Jakob Roze, Health, 8 Sep. 2025

Always cut off diseased fruits, veggies, and even flower blooms before winter and make sure to clean these clippings off the ground, too. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025

Also, make sure to rinse the cleaning solution from the floor after mopping, and use a clean mop head. —Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025

Eurosoft Kellsie Loafer No shoe style says fall quite like a classic loafer, and this sale is the ideal time to make sure your closet is prepped for the upcoming season — especially while styles start at just $19. —Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025

Rhymes for make sure

• annexure
• embouchure
• epicure
• immature
• paramour
• premature
• reassure
• reinsure
• sinecure
• abjure
• adjure
• allure