Definition of assure

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- Assure v
- Make certain of; "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success!" [syn: {guarantee}, {ensure}, {insure}, {secure}]
- Inform positively and with certainty and confidence; "I tell you that man is a crook!" [syn: {tell}]
- Assure somebody of the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidence; "I assured him that traveling to Cambodia was safe"
- 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" [syn: {see}, {check}, {insure}, {see to it}, {ensure}, {control}, {ascertain}]
- Cause to feel sure; give reassurance to; "The airline tried to reassure the customers that the planes were safe" [syn: {reassure}] [ant: {worry}]
- Make a promise or commitment [syn: {promise}]