'assure' definitions:
Definition of 'assure'
(from WordNet)
verb
Make certain of; "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success!" [syn: guarantee, ensure, insure, assure, secure]
verb
Inform positively and with certainty and confidence; "I tell you that man is a crook!" [syn: assure, tell]
verb
Assure somebody of the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidence; "I assured him that traveling to Cambodia was safe"
verb
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" [syn: see, check, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain, assure]
verb
Cause to feel sure; give reassurance to; "The airline tried to reassure the customers that the planes were safe" [syn: reassure, assure] [ant: vex, worry]
verb
Make a promise or commitment [syn: promise, assure]
Synonyms of 'assure'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- afford hope,
- and candle,
- ascertain,
- assert,
- assert under oath,
- asseverate,
- attest,
- augur well,
- avouch,
- back,
- be convincing,
- be sponsor for,
- bear up,
- bid fair,
- bolster,
- bond,
- book,
- brace up,
- bring home to,
- bring over,
- bring round,
- bring to reason,
- buck up,
- carry conviction,
- certify,
- cheer,
- cinch,
- clear up,
- clinch,
- comfort,
- condole with,
- confirm,
- console,
- convert,
- convict,
- convince,
- countersecure,
- countersign,
- decide,
- depone,
- depose,
- determine,
- dismiss all doubt,
- drive home to,
- ease,
- embolden,
- encourage,
- endorse,
- ensure,
- establish,
- find out,
- fix,
- get at,
- give comfort,
- give hope,
- guarantee,
- guaranty,
- have good prospects,
- hearten,
- hold out hope,
- hold out promise,
- inspire,
- inspire belief,
- inspire hope,
- inspirit,
- insure,
- justify hope,
- kiss the book,
- lead to believe,
- make a promise,
- make certain,
- make fair promise,
- make no doubt,
- make no mistake,
- make sure,
- make sure of,
- nail down,
- nerve,
- persuade,
- pledge,
- plight,
- promise,
- put at ease,
- raise expectations,
- raise hope,
- reassure,
- relieve,
- remove all doubt,
- satisfy,
- secure,
- see that,
- see to it,
- sell,
- sell one on,
- set at ease,
- set at rest,
- settle,
- sign,
- sign for,
- solace,
- sort out,
- sponsor,
- stabilize,
- stand behind,
- stand up for,
- state,
- subscribe to,
- support,
- swear,
- swear by bell,
- swear the truth,
- swear to,
- swear to God,
- swear to goodness,
- sympathize with,
- talk over,
- testify,
- troth,
- undersign,
- underwrite,
- vouch,
- vow,
- warrant,
- win over