makes sure

Checks it's right

Makes sure means to verify, confirm, or take action to guarantee something happens or is true.

It implies checking or doing what's necessary to eliminate doubt: Make sure you lock the door, She made sure everyone had enough to eat.

The phrase suggests responsibility for an outcome rather than passive hope.

verification

double-check

Verify a second time

verify · inspect · audit · review · proofread · examine · check · test · assess · evaluate

thoroughness

meticulous

Showing extreme attention to detail

conscientious · methodical · systematic · rigorous · detail-oriented · painstaking · exhaustive · comprehensive · belt and suspenders · due diligence

reassurance

comfort

Ease or soothing relief

security · safety · protection · promise · backing · support · affirmation · validation · consolation · put at ease

certainty

guarantee

Formal promise of fulfillment

surefire · unfailing · foolproof · ironclad · airtight · locked in · nailed down · sewn up · cinched · secured

Opposites
certainty and verification

makes sureassumes

Accepts as true

takes for granted · presumes · hopes · wings it · guesses

intentional action toward outcomes

makes sureneglects

Fails to care for

lets slide · abandons · drops the ball · shirks · disregards

effort and care

makes sureneglects

Fails to care for

overlooks · forgets · disregards · ignores · lets slide

Family

make, sure, made, surely, making, assured, ensure, assure, makes

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