Definition of assure

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assure - 7 definitions

- verb
1. guarantee -- make certain of; "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success!"
synonyms: guarantee, ensure, insure, secure
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
2. assure -- inform positively and with certainty and confidence; "I tell you that man is a crook!"
synonyms: tell
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
3. assure -- assure somebody of the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidence; "I assured him that traveling to Cambodia was safe"
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
4. see -- 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: see, check, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
5. reassure -- cause to feel sure; give reassurance to; "The airline tried to reassure the customers that the planes were safe"
synonyms: reassure
antonyms: worry -- disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress; "I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me"
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
6. promise -- make a promise or commitment
synonyms: promise
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
7. assure, assures -- to insure
synonyms: assures, assuring, reassure, unassured
Source:OWL 2 Web Ontology Language
 
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Antonyms
worry -- disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress; "I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me"

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