ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Assure

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /əˈʃɔː(ɹ)/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Assure is a verb meaning (transitive) To make sure and secure; ensure.

Meaning

(transitive) To make sure and secure; ensure.

More Meanings

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

Example Sentences

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

Word Forms

Synonyms for assure

Depending on context, synonyms include ascertain, control, secure, see, check, tell.

Antonyms for assure

Common opposites include worry.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include ensure, reassure, promise, guarantee, ascertain, see.

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