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assure
to tell someone confidently that something is true
Synonyms
- reassure
- promise
- confirm
Antonyms
- doubt
- unsettle
assure in a sentence
The guide assured us that the trail was clearly marked.
The mechanic assured Dad that the bicycle would be ready by Friday.
Where it comes from
From Old French asseurer 'to make safe'
Memory hook
ASSURE makes someone feel SURE.
Read it in context
- Six Hours to Curtain Arts