make\ certain

make\ certain
v. phr.
To see about something yourself; look at to be sure.

Father makes sure that all the lights are off before he goes to bed.

Mary thought she had time to get to school but she ran all the way just to make sure.

Before you write your report on the life of Washington you should make sure of your facts.

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to ensure; to check or verify (also means to cause or make smth inevitable)

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