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Assure

/əˈʃɔː(ɹ)/ · verb

Meaning

(transitive) To make sure and secure; ensure..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (transitive) To make sure and secure; ensure.
  2. (transitive) To give (someone) confidence in the trustworthiness of (something). [with that; or with of]
  3. (obsolete) To guarantee, promise (to do something).
  4. (transitive) To reassure.

Example Sentences

I assure you that the program will work smoothly when we demonstrate it to the client.
He assured of his commitment to her happiness.
That as a law for euer should endure; / Which to obserue in word of knights they did assure.

Synonyms for assure

ascertaincontrolsecureseechecktellensureguaranteereassureinsurepromisesee to it

Antonyms for assure

worry

Related Words

ensurereassurepromisesee to itguaranteeascertainseecontrolsecuretellinsurecheckswearallowguaranteedpledgeaffirmassertvouchconfirm

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does assure mean?

Assure means (transitive) To make sure and secure; ensure..

What is a synonym for assure?

Common synonyms include ascertain, control, secure, see.

What is the opposite of assure?

Possible antonyms include worry.

How do you use assure in a sentence?

I assure you that the program will work smoothly when we demonstrate it to the client.

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