v. t. | 1. | To make sure or certain; to render confident by a promise, declaration, or other evidence. |
2. | To declare to, solemnly; to assert to (any one) with the design of inspiring belief or confidence. | |
3. | To confirm; to make certain or secure. | |
4. | To affiance; to betroth. | |
5. | (Law) To insure; to covenant to indemnify for loss, or to pay a specified sum at death. See Insure. |
Verb | 1. | assure - make certain of; "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success!" |
2. | assure - inform positively and with certainty and confidence; "I tell you that man is a crook!" Synonyms: tell | |
3. | assure - assure somebody of the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidence; "I assured him that traveling to Cambodia was safe" | |
4. | assure - be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something; "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product" | |
5. | assure - cause to feel sure; give reassurance to; "The airline tried to reassure the customers that the planes were safe" Synonyms: reassure | |
6. | assure - make a promise or commitment Synonyms: promise |