guarantee

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of GUARANTEE

a formal agreement to fulfill an obligation <the contractors gave us a written guarantee that the work on the house would be done by Christmas>

Synonyms bond, contract, covenant, deal, guaranty, surety, warranty

Related Words oath, pledge, troth, vow, word; accord, bargain, compact, concordat, convention, pact, treaty; assurance, insurance, seal; bail, deposit, pawn, security

something given or held to assure that the giver will keep a promise <you'll have to give your car keys as a guarantee that you'll come back>

Synonyms gage, guarantee, guaranty, pawn, security

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