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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 notes

In 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

Word forms

guarantors plural

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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.

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