what does assure mean?
ASSURE as VERB
- Meaning
- be careful or certain to do something
- make certain of something
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- He verified that the valves were closed
- See that the curtains are closed
- control the quality of the product
Hypernyms(s) assure is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- assure somebody of the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidence
Usage Example(s)
- I assured him that traveling to Cambodia was safe
Hypernyms(s) assure is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- make a promise or commitment
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Hypernyms(s) assure is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
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- This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us
- Preparation will guarantee success!
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- Meaning
- inform positively and with certainty and confidence
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- I tell you that man is a crook!
Hypernyms(s) assure is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
- Meaning
- cause to feel sure
- give reassurance to
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Usage Example(s)
- The airline tried to reassure the customers that the planes were safe
Hypernyms(s) assure is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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