Garanderen
Example: De overheid moet de veiligheid van de burgers garanderen.
Definition
"Garanderen" means to promise or ensure that something will definitely happen or be provided, often used to express a formal assurance or guarantee, such as in the phrase 'De overheid moet de veiligheid van de burgers garanderen,' meaning the government must guarantee the safety of its citizens.
Etymology
The word "garanderen" comes from the French word 'garantir,' which itself is derived from the Old French 'garant,' meaning protector or defender. Did you know? The root of 'garant' traces back to the Germanic word 'warand,' related to protection or security, reflecting the meaning of providing a firm promise or assurance.
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"Garanderen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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