Assured Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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assured

[əˈʃʊəd ]

Definitions

^{Context #1 | Verb}

feeling of certainty

1. Say something with confidence to dispel doubts. 2. Make (someone) sure of something.

Synonyms

ensure, guarantee, promise.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
assured	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.
guarantee	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.
promise	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.
ensure	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.

Examples of usage

He assured her that the journey would be safe.
The manager assured the team that their jobs were secure.

^{Context #2 | Adjective}

confident and certain

1. Confident or certain in one's abilities or beliefs. 2. Free from doubt or uncertainty.

Synonyms

certain, confident, secure.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
assured	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
confident	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
certain	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
secure	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

Examples of usage

She felt assured of her success in the competition.
He spoke with an assured tone during the presentation.

Translations

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Origin of 'assured'

The word 'assured' originated from the Old French word 'aseürer', meaning 'to assure, reassure'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. The sense of 'feeling of certainty' developed over time, reflecting the idea of providing confidence or certainty to others.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,156, 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.

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