assure
verb
1 ~ sb (of sth) to tell sb that sth is definitely true or is definitely going to happen, especially when they have doubts about it:
[VN (that)] I know you think I did it deliberately, but I assure you (that) I did not. We were assured that everything possible was being done. [VN] She's perfectly safe, I can assure you. We assured him of our loyal support. I won't let you down, I can assure you of that. [VN speech] 'He'll come back,' Susan assured her.
2 ~ yourself (of sth) to make yourself certain about sth:
[VN] He assured himself of her safety. [VN that] She assured herself that the letter was still in the drawer.
3 to make sth certain to happen
SYN GUARANTEE:
[VN] Victory would assure a place in the finals. [VNN] Victory would assure them a place in the finals. This achievement has assured her a place in the history books.
4 [VN] (BrE) to INSURE sth, especially against sb's death:
What is the sum assured?
IDIOMS see REST v.

▼ Từ liên quan / Related words

• Từ trái nghĩa / Antonyms: worry   vex  
• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms: promise   reassure   see   check   insure   see to it   ensure   control   ascertain   tell   guarantee   secure