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as·sure
 assure
- pronunciation:
shur
- features:
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
assured, assures, assuring |
| definition 1: |
to make certain; guarantee.
The new contract assures us that the work will be completed by the end of the month.Making an early reservation will assure getting good seats for the performance.- synonyms:
- certify, ensure, guarantee, promise, warrant
- similar words:
- confirm, guaranty, insure, pledge, secure, see
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| definition 2: |
to say to with force or conviction.
I assure you, you have my support.- similar words:
- affirm, assert, asseverate, aver, guarantee, state
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| definition 3: |
to cause to feel certain or secure.
His latest actions assured me I could trust him.
- antonyms:
- alarm, disconcert
- similar words:
- encourage, ensure, reassure, satisfy
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| related words: |
convince, promise, stipulate, vow, warrant |
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