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assure
verb
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 6
- Starts with
- A
- Ends with
- E
- Contains
- SSUR
- Scrabble score
- 6
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
əˈʃʊə
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Meaning
Definitions
verb
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
“He verified that the valves were closed”
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
make a promise or commitment
verb
make certain of
“This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us”
verb
inform positively and with certainty and confidence
“I tell you that man is a crook!”
In context
Example Sentences
He verified that the valves were closed
See that the curtains are closed
control the quality of the product
I assured him that traveling to Cambodia was safe
This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us
Preparation will guarantee success!
I tell you that man is a crook!
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