assure

[əˈʃʊr]

assure Definition

• 1. to tell someone confidently that something is true, especially so that they do not worry
• 2. to make something certain to happen

Using assure: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "assure" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I assure you that everything will be fine.

• Example

  The company assured its customers that their data was safe.

• Example

  The new measures will assure the success of the project.

• Example

  He assured me of his support.

assure Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for assure

• guarantee
• convince
• reassure
• promise
• certify

Antonyms for assure

• doubt
• disbelieve
• unsettle

Phrases with assure

• assure someone of something

  to make someone confident that something is true or will happen

  Example

  The doctor assured me of a full recovery.

• assure someone of doing something

  to promise someone that you will do something

  Example

  I assure you of my complete cooperation.

• assure oneself of something

  to make oneself confident that something is true or will happen

  Example

  She assured herself of the safety of the situation before proceeding.

Origins of assure

from Old French 'aseurer', from Latin 'securus', meaning 'secure'

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Summary: assure in Brief

'Assure' [əˈʃʊr] means to confidently tell someone that something is true, often to alleviate worry. It can also mean to make something certain to happen. Examples include 'I assure you that everything will be fine,' and 'The new measures will assure the success of the project.' Phrases like 'assure someone of something' and 'assure oneself of something' further clarify the meaning of 'assure.'