assure

CEFRB2

/əˈʃʊr/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To tell someone confidently that something is true or will happen.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To give (someone) confidence in the trustworthiness of (something).

Examples

  • I can assure you that your package will arrive tomorrow morning.

  • Take it easy. I can assure you that chances are in your favor.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To guarantee, promise (to do something).

  2. To make sure and secure; ensure.

  3. To reassure.

More examples

In context

  • Take it easy. I can assure you that everything will turn out fine.

  • He assured of his commitment to her happiness.

  • I assure you that the program will work smoothly when we demonstrate it to the client.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

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Origin

verb

From Old French asseurer (Modern French assurer), from Latin ad- + securus (“secure”). Cognate with Spanish asegurar. Doublet of assecure.