Assure meaning

What does “assure” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“assure” is a verb with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: make certain of.

assure

make certain of
“This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us”
“Preparation will guarantee success!”
Synonymsguarantee ensure insure secure
inform positively and with certainty and confidence
“I tell you that man is a crook!”
Synonymstell
assure somebody of the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidence
“I assured him that traveling to Cambodia was safe”
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
“He verified that the valves were closed”
“See that the curtains are closed”
Synonymssee check insure see to it ensure control ascertain
cause to feel sure; give reassurance to
“The airline tried to reassure the customers that the planes were safe”
Synonymsreassure
make a promise or commitment
Synonymspromise

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University