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UK
/əʃjˈɔː/
]
[ US /əˈʃʊɹ/ ]
[ US /əˈʃʊɹ/ ]
VERB
-
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
He verified that the valves were closed
control the quality of the product
See that the curtains are closed -
make certain of
Preparation will guarantee success!
This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us -
assure somebody of the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidence
I assured him that traveling to Cambodia was safe - make a promise or commitment
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cause to feel sure; give reassurance to
The airline tried to reassure the customers that the planes were safe -
inform positively and with certainty and confidence
I tell you that man is a crook!
How To Use assure In A Sentence
- I reassured him it was secure by logging into my account and viewing his profile. Computing
- If all this seems a little negative, let me assure you I now feel an almost pathological fondness for the place. Times, Sunday Times
- Please be assured that eHarmony uses robust security measures, including password hashing and data encryption, to protect our members' personal information. TIME.com: Top Stories
- Right now it's pretty dry and thrashed from the stripping treatment, but I have expensive shampoo and conditioner, and the brutal hairdresser assured me that with patience and continued use my hair would work its way back to normal. Hair fix #3
- We wish to assure the public that the teaching, reading and writing of poetry are alive and well at Rio Rancho High School.
- Mrs. Cook assured him, the conjurer was a good Christian; and that he gained all his knowledge by conversing with the stars and planets. The Life and Adventures of Sir Launcelot Greaves
- reassured by her praise he pressed on
- Rest assured that you are not the only one who is confused. Times, Sunday Times
- ‘Don't worry, babe,’ he reassured his wife though he wasn't as confident as his tone conveyed.
- Not only was his analysis absolutely on target, he was tremendously self-assured, well spoken and telegenic.
