Assured: meaning, definitions and examples

Use when you want to give someone confidence or certainty about something.

• She assured him that the project would be completed on time.
• He assured me that everything was under control.

Use when you want to provide a formal promise or assurance, often in a legal or business context, that something will happen or be of a certain quality.

• The company guarantees a full refund if you're not satisfied.
• I can guarantee that the package will arrive by tomorrow.

Use for a personal or informal commitment to do something or an assurance given based on trust.

• She made a promise to call her friend every week.
• I promise to help you with your homework tonight.

Use when you want to make certain that something will happen or be done.

• We must ensure that all safety regulations are met.
• He double-checked the figures to ensure there were no errors.

Used when someone is highly confident because they have definite knowledge or evidence of something.

• She assured them that the results would be available soon
• He felt assured of his success after months of preparation

Used when someone feels sure of themselves or their abilities, often based on self-assurance and experience.

• She is confident about her presentation
• He felt confident going into the interview

Used to express a high degree of assurance, often based on known facts or strong belief.

• She is certain that she left her keys on the table
• He was certain he would win the race

Used when someone feels protected or free from fear, often related to safety or stability.

• He feels secure in his job
• She felt secure with the new security system in place