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ensure

 verb
     
en‧sure S3 W1 especially British English also insure American English [transitive]
to make certain that something will happen properly [= make sure]:
facilities to ensure the safety of cyclists
ensure (that)
The hospital tries to ensure that people are seen quickly.
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