“Guarantee” or “Guaranty”—Which to use?

“Guarantee” or “Guaranty”

Overview

guarantee / guaranty are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

guarantee: (noun) a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications. (noun) an unconditional commitment that something will happen or that something is true. (noun) a collateral agreement to answer for the debt of another in case that person defaults. (verb) give surety or assume responsibility. (verb) make certain of. (verb) stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of.

guaranty: NA

Pronunciation

guarantee: g·EH·r·ah·n·t·IY

guaranty: g·EH·r·ah·n·t·IY

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Examples in Context

Examples of “guarantee”

Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
…and a company limited by guarantee in 2000 to incorporate patenting,…
…a private company limited by guarantee.
…all matters is the sole guarantee of country's progress.
…was given a minimum revenue guarantee of 4m SEK per months.
…to take in order to guarantee fairness.
Most heli-skiing operations guarantee a set amount of vertical
…including hairbrushes with a lifetime guarantee for which they are famous.
…States in exchange for a guarantee that the federal government would…
Per the subsequent Treaty of Guarantee, Greece, along with Turkey and…

Examples of “guaranty”

Guaranty Trust Bank, in Nigeria
…two trust companies are the Guaranty and the Equitable.

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