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English word

ensure

B2Academic AWL-3Frequent NGSL-2
UK /ɪnˈʃʊə(r)/US /ɪnˈʃʊr/
verb

to make sure that something happens or is definite

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Malala Yousafzai's Speech at the United Nations Youth Assembly (2013)
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We call upon all governments to ensure free, compulsory education all over the world for every child.

Malala Yousafzai's Speech at the United Nations Youth Assembly (2013)

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