make certain (that)

/mˌeɪk sˈɜːtən ðat/

/mˌeɪk sˈɜːtən ðæt/

[phrase]

to make certain (that)

[PHRASE]

to check something in order to find out whether it happens or is the case

make certain of sth

/mˌeɪk sˈɜːtən ɒv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

/mˌeɪk sˈɜːtən ʌv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

[phrase]

to make certain of sth

[PHRASE]

to do something just to make sure that something else will occur

Examples

1. Also, good bacteria are needed to make certain foods, such as cheeses and yogurts.

2. And then we want to make certain that, whether it's at the state level or the federal level, that all of those regulations and rules are being properly followed.

3. And then we want to make certain that, whether it's at the state level or the federal level, that all of those regulations and rules are being properly followed.

4. Constantly spraying water on produce can increase the health risks of bacteria and make certain fruits and veggies rot faster.