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assure

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈʃʊr/ · UK /əˈʃʊə/

Forms: assures, assuring, assured

assure means: To tell someone confidently that something is true so they stop worrying.

verb

GIVE REASSURANCEB2

To tell someone confidently that something is true so they stop worrying.

  • I assure you, it is safe.
  • The doctor assured me that I would recover.
  • She assured her parents of her determination to finish.

How to use it: assure someone that… (I assured her that the children were safe.); assure someone of something (He assured us of his support.)

Similar words: reassure

Common phrases: assure someone, assure someone that, assure someone of

MAKE CERTAINC1

To make certain that something happens or remains safe.

  • These checks assure safety.
  • The new contract assured a steady supply of water.
  • Early preparation helps assure that everything is ready.

How to use it: assure that… (Careful planning helps assure that supplies arrive on time.)

Similar words: ensure, guarantee, secure

Common phrases: assure success, assure safety, assure that, assure quality

Questions about assure

What does assure mean?

To tell someone confidently that something is true so they stop worrying.

What is assure in other languages?

Türkçe: güvence vermek · Español: asegurar · Français: assurer · Deutsch: versichern · Italiano: assicurare · 日本語: 安心させる

How do you pronounce assure?

In American English /əˈʃʊr/; in British English /əˈʃʊə/.

How do you use assure in a sentence?

I assure you, it is safe. The doctor assured me that I would recover.

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