ASSURE as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • be careful or certain to do something
    • make certain of something
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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 Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. 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 Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • make a promise or commitment
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) assure is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • make certain of
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us
    • Preparation will guarantee success!
    Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  5. Meaning
    • inform positively and with certainty and confidence
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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
  6. Meaning
    • cause to feel sure
    • give reassurance to
    Synonym(s) 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 Antonym(s) Derived(s)