assure

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as·sure | \ ə-ˈshu̇r

assured; assuring

Definition of assure

transitive verb

1 : to make sure or certain : convince glancing back to assure himself no one was following

2 : to inform positively I assure you that we can do it.

3 : to make certain the coming or attainment of : guarantee worked hard to assure accuracy

4 : to make safe (as from risks or against overthrow) : insure assured the security of the country

5 : to give confidence to And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts … — 1 John 3:19 (King James Version)

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ensure, insure, assure, secure mean to make a thing or person sure. ensure, insure, and assure are interchangeable in many contexts where they indicate the making certain or inevitable of an outcome, but ensure may imply a virtual guarantee the government has ensured the safety of the refugees , while insure sometimes stresses the taking of necessary measures beforehand careful planning should insure the success of the party , and assure distinctively implies the removal of doubt and suspense from a person's mind. I assure you that no harm will be done secure implies action taken to guard against attack or loss. sent reinforcements to secure their position

Examples of assure in a Sentence

I can assure you that you won't be disappointed. a minister choosing just the right words to assure the grieving parents of the fallen soldier

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