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单词 assuring
释义

assure

verb

as·​sure ə-ˈshu̇r How to pronounce assure (audio)
assured; assuring

transitive verb

1
: to make sure or certain : convince
glancing back to assure himself no one was following
2
: to inform positively
I assure you that we can do it.
3
: to make certain the coming or attainment of : guarantee
worked hard to assure accuracy
4
: to make safe (as from risks or against overthrow) : insure
assured the security of the country
5
: to give confidence to
And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts … 1 John 3:19 (King James Version)

Synonyms

  • cheer
  • comfort
  • console
  • reassure
  • solace
  • soothe
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Example Sentences

I can assure you that you won't be disappointed. a minister choosing just the right words to assure the grieving parents of the fallen soldier
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French asseurer, assurer, from Medieval Latin assecurare, from Latin ad- + securus secure

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4

Kids Definition

assure

verb

as·​sure ə-ˈshu̇r How to pronounce assure (audio)
assured; assuring
1
: to give certainty, confidence, or comfort to
He assured the children all was well.
She assured herself that the doors were locked.
2
: to inform positively
I assure you that you won't be disappointed.
3
: to provide a guarantee of
assure their safety
Hard work assures success.

Legal Definition

assure

transitive verb

as·​sure
assured; assuring
1
chiefly British : insure
2
a
: to inform positively
the seller assured the buyer of his honesty
b
: to provide a guarantee of

assuring

verb

present participle of assure
1
as in reassuring
to ease the grief or distress of a minister choosing just the right words to assure the grieving parents of the fallen soldier

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • reassuring
  • comforting
  • soothing
  • consoling
  • cheering
  • solacing
  • uplifting
  • relieving
  • sympathizing
  • alleviating
  • commiserating
  • lifting
  • allaying
  • empathizing
  • elevating
  • assuaging
  • condoling
  • calming
  • boosting
  • quieting
  • relaxing
  • tranquilizing
  • tranquillizing
  • buoying (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • worrying
  • discouraging
  • torturing
  • tormenting
  • troubling
  • distressing
  • upsetting
  • intensifying
  • demoralizing
  • fretting
  • harassing
  • worsening
  • disheartening
  • aggravating
  • pestering
  • irritating
  • irking
  • annoying
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2
as in ensuring
to make sure, certain, or safe security measures that assured our safety

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • ensuring
  • guaranteeing
  • insuring
  • securing
  • guarantying
  • icing
  • promising
  • cinching
  • certifying
  • attesting
  • vouching
  • witnessing
  • pledging
  • warranting
  • swearing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • undermining
  • weakening
  • enfeebling
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