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assure
[ uh-shoor, uh-shur ]
verb (used with object)
- to declare earnestly to; inform or tell positively; state with confidence to:
She assured us that everything would turn out all right.
- to cause to know surely; reassure:
He assured himself that no one was left on the bus.
- to pledge or promise; give surety of; guarantee:
He was assured a job in the spring.
- to make (a future event) sure; ensure:
This contract assures the company's profit this month.
- to secure or confirm; render safe or stable:
to assure a person's position.
- to give confidence to; encourage.
- Chiefly British. to insure, as against loss.
assure
/ əˈʃʊə /
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Derived Forms
- asˈsurable, adjective
- asˈsurer, noun
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Other Words From
- as·surer as·suror noun
- inter·as·sure verb (used with object) interassured interassuring
- preas·sure verb (used with object) preassured preassuring
- unas·suring adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of assure1
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Example Sentences
Nobody can assure anybody and some of these authorities at the crematorium have very little background in science.
There will be an early vote on the Keystone XL pipeline, which enough Democrats support to assure passage.
In giving freedom to the slave, we assure freedom to the free—honorable alike in what we give, and what we preserve.
I assure you there isn't a single local businessman who doesn't know the name Germán Goyeneche.
Having known a few presidents myself, I can assure you that there is little time to truly unwind, even on “vacation.”
I assure you, no matter how beautifully we play any piece, the minute Liszt plays it, you would scarcely recognize it!
And we will also settle and assure the particular rights and interests of every planter and adventurer.
Ha—assure you we quite understand; no necessity to say another word about it.
He is very silent—he sometimes sits for ten minutes without speaking; I assure you it is n't amusing.
But I can assure your Majesty with entire truth that the need of your treasury is so pressing now that it is incomparable.
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