assure
verb (used with object)
to declare earnestly to; inform or tell positively; state with confidence to.
have assured
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present perfectof assure.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Amid ongoing concerns, district officials have assured parents schools are safe, campuses have been sanitized and high-grade air filters installed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
He added that Dela Rosa "is safe. He is with security personnel. He has been informed of our activities. We have assured him that there is no warrant of arrest to be served."
From Barron's ● May 13, 2026
Recent figures that were delayed because of the U.S. government shutdown have assured investors that the economy is cooling but not cratering.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 15, 2025
“To them, of course, I am hugely indebted. They have assured me that my recovery will be complete and speedy and I am looking forward to returning to work,” he said.
From New York Times ● Jun. 18, 2024
I would have assured him as I truly wanted, made the necessary offering.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
