assure

/əˈʃʊər, əˈsuːər/

Definitions

1. verb

to make someone certain or confident about something

“The insurance company assured him that his policy would cover the damages.”

2. verb

to give a guarantee or promise that something will happen

“The company assured investors that they would see a profit within the next year.”

3. verb

to persuade or convince someone of something

“The politician tried to assure the crowd that he was committed to their cause.”

4. noun

a feeling of confidence or certainty about something

“The news gave her a sense of assurance that everything would work out.”

5. noun

a guarantee or promise that something will happen

“The company offered a warranty as assurance to its customers.”

Synonyms

  • ensure
  • guarantee
  • pledge

Antonyms

  • doubt
  • uncertainty