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.
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Check towels to make sure all stains are gone before drying (if not, pre-treat stains and wash again).
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
All that stuff was important to make sure people felt the club was part of the community.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
If doing so, make sure your posts are strong enough to support the additional weight of the plants.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2025
Plus, make sure to use weights that are appropriate for your current level of strength.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 8 Sep. 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
All that stuff was important to make sure people felt the club was part of the community.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
If doing so, make sure your posts are strong enough to support the additional weight of the plants.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2025
Plus, make sure to use weights that are appropriate for your current level of strength.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for make sure
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“Make sure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20sure. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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