assure meaning and definition

ASSURE verb

Definition of assure (verb)

1. make certain of
   • "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success!"
   • synonyms: ensure, guarantee, insure, secure
2. inform positively and with certainty and confidence
   • "I tell you that man is a crook!"
   • synonyms: tell
3. assure somebody of the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidence
   • "I assured him that traveling to Cambodia was safe"
4. be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
   • "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product"
   • synonyms: ascertain, check, control, ensure, insure, see, see to it
5. cause to feel sure; give reassurance to
   • "The airline tried to reassure the customers that the planes were safe"
   • synonyms: reassure
   • antonym: vex
6. make a promise or commitment
   • synonyms: promise