noun
guarantor
GA-ruhn-tuh
Guarantor (noun) means a person or organization that agrees to be responsible for someone else's debt or obligation if they fail to pay it. Example: “The bank asked for a guarantor before approving the loan.”
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A person or organization that agrees to be responsible for someone else's debt or obligation if they fail to pay it.
"The bank asked for a guarantor before approving the loan."
"Her father agreed to act as guarantor on the rental agreement."
How to use guarantor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who legally promises to cover a debt or obligation if the original person can't.
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Common pairings
act as guarantor
a guarantor for the loan
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- Plural
- guarantors
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What does “guarantor” mean?
The word “guarantor” means a person or organization that agrees to be responsible for someone else's debt or obligation if they fail to pay it. In plain terms, someone who legally promises to cover a debt or obligation if the original person can't.
How do you pronounce “guarantor”?
“Guarantor” is pronounced GA-ruhn-tuh (/ˈɡæɹəntə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “guarantor” in a sentence?
Here is “guarantor” used in a sentence: “The bank asked for a guarantor before approving the loan.”
What part of speech is “guarantor”?
“Guarantor” is a noun.
