assure
verb (used with object)
to declare earnestly to; inform or tell positively; state with confidence to.
assures
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present tense formof assure (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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“We’re all very kind and friendly,” he assures them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
When it falsely assures that sufficient oversight has been provided, this is worse than no oversight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
“No taxpayer dollars were spent for the participation of Secretary Duffy’s family,” an opening title card assures us.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026
It assures him of direct entry into the sport's biggest tournaments for the foreseeable future.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
Suesetta assures me, “It’s just like having to say our Christmas speeches in front of the congregation, only we don’t have to memorize it, so it’s even better. You’re good at speaking anyway, Betty.”
From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson
