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What does this expression mean: to make sure?



 
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What does this expression mean: to make sure? #1 (permalink) Thu Feb 19, 2004 11:31 am   What does this expression mean: to make sure?		  
Hello Alan and Torsten, tell me please meaning of " make sure". Is it "be sure".
Thank you in advance.

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Make sure #2 (permalink) Thu Feb 19, 2004 13:33 pm   Make sure		  
Hi Student,

The expression 'make sure' means 'be assured' or 'make certain'. In a sentence this would be:

If you travel to another country, you want to make sure that you have taken your passport with you.

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