make sure of something
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Meaning · English
Verify or confirm something
Literally: ensure something is certain
Register: neutral
Examples
Make sure of your reservations before arriving at the hotel
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR A2); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “make sure of something” mean?
Verify or confirm something Literally: ensure something is certain
Is “make sure of something” formal or informal?
make sure of something is generally neutral.