assure

assicurare, rassicurare

Dire con sicurezza a qualcuno che qualcosa è vero, per farlo smettere di preoccuparsi.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: assure someone that… (I assured her that the children were safe.); assure someone of something (He assured us of his support.)

Sinonimi: reassure

Espressioni comuni: assure someone, assure someone that, assure someone of

garantire, assicurare

Fare in modo che qualcosa avvenga sicuramente o rimanga al sicuro.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: assure that… (Careful planning helps assure that supplies arrive on time.)

Sinonimi: ensure, guarantee, secure

Espressioni comuni: assure success, assure safety, assure that, assure quality