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| 1. | [ verb ] make certain of | |
| Synonyms: | insure ensure guarantee secure | |
| Examples: | "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us" "Preparation will guarantee success!" |
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| Related terms: | make doom guarantee guarantee | |
| 2. | [ verb ] assure somebody of the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidence | |
| Examples: | "I assured him that traveling to Cambodia was safe" |
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| Related terms: | persuade reassure assurance persuade | |
| 3. | [ verb ] inform positively and with certainty and confidence | |
| Synonyms: | tell | |
| Examples: | "I tell you that man is a crook!" |
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| Related terms: | affirm | |
| 4. | [ verb ] be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something | |
| Synonyms: | see insure check see_to_it ensure ascertain control | |
| Examples: | "He verified that the valves were closed" "See that the curtains are closed" "control the quality of the product" |
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| Related terms: | verify cover proofread cross-check double-check control card spot-check cinch determine control check check | |
| 5. | [ verb ] cause to feel sure; give reassurance to | |
| Synonyms: | reassure | |
| Examples: | "The airline tried to reassure the customers that the planes were safe" |
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| Related terms: | worry calm reassurance | |
| 6. | [ verb ] make a promise or commitment | |
| Synonyms: | promise | |
| Related terms: | declare declare contract pledge undertake swear_off assurance promiser promisee | |
| Similar spelling: |
Assur asur Ashur ashore Asura asker Ashir Asher |
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