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Assure: meaning, definitions and examples

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assure

 

[ ษ™หˆสƒสŠษ™r ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in communication

To tell someone confidently that something is true, especially so that they do not worry.

Synonyms

convince, guarantee, promise, reassure

Examples of usage

  • He assured me that the car was safe to drive.
  • The manager assured the team that their jobs were secure.
  • She assured him that she would be there on time.
  • The doctor assured the patient that the treatment would be effective.
  • We can assure you that your package will arrive on time.
Context #2 | Verb

in behavior

To make someone feel sure by removing doubt or anxiety.

Synonyms

calm, comfort, relieve, soothe

Examples of usage

  • He assured her with a comforting smile.
  • The teacher assured the students that they were well-prepared for the exam.
  • She assured them of her support during difficult times.
  • The results assured us of our success in the project.
  • The warm welcome assured me that I was among friends.

Translations

Translations of the word "assure" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น assegurar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคถเฅเคตเคธเฅเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช versichern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memastikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฟะตะฒะฝัั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zapewniaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไฟ่จผใ™ใ‚‹ (ใปใ—ใ‚‡ใ†ใ™ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท assurer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ asegurar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท temin etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณด์žฅํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุถู…ู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ujistit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uistiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็กฎไฟ (quรจbวŽo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zagotoviti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tryggja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะผั‚ะฐะผะฐัั‹ะท ะตั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ แƒฌแƒ›แƒฃแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™min etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ asegurar

Etymology

The word 'assure' originated from the Latin word 'assurare', which means 'to make sure'. It entered the English language in the 14th century. Over time, 'assure' has maintained its meaning of providing confidence and certainty to others. The concept of assurance is deeply rooted in human communication and relationships, reflecting the importance of trust and reliability in interactions.

See also: ensure, insure, surely, sureness, surety, unsure.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,505, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.