Origin: Latin
suffix -ure
Assure has 7 different meanings across 1 category:
Verb
Verb
1
make certain of
"This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"
"Preparation will guarantee success!"
2
inform positively and with certainty and confidence
"I tell you that man is a crook!"
3
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
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
cause to feel sure; give reassurance to
"The airline tried to reassure the customers that the planes were safe"
6
make a promise or commitment
"The captain assured us that we would reach shore before nightfall."
7
To make sure and secure; ensure.
"The engineer assured the safety measures were in place before allowing construction to begin."
In plain English: To assure someone means to promise them that something will definitely happen or is true so they feel confident and safe.
"She assured me that everything would be fine before I left for work."
Example Sentences
"She assured me that everything would be fine before I left for work."
verb
"I assured my friend that I would call him tomorrow evening."
verb
"The manager assured everyone that the project was on schedule."
verb
"She assured me that her parents were very proud of her work."
verb
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Origin
The word assure comes from the Old French asseurer, which was built on the Latin root meaning "to make secure." It entered English through this Romance language path, carrying its original sense of providing security or guaranteeing an outcome.