CEFR B2

assurances

noun

Meaning

Statements or promises made to remove doubt or build confidence in a situation.

Examples

The government provided formal assurances that the new policy would not affect current pension plans.
She sought assurances from the contractor that the repairs would be completed before the winter season.

Synonyms: promises, guarantees, pledges, vows

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assurances (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: əˈʃʊərənsɪz

Definition

Statements or promises made to remove doubt or build confidence in a situation.

Examples

The government provided formal assurances that the new policy would not affect current pension plans.
She sought assurances from the contractor that the repairs would be completed before the winter season.
His calm tone served as a source of reassurance, though the underlying facts remained unchanged.

How to Use assurances

assurances of [something] (prepositional phrase): specifying the content of the promise — "He gave us his assurances of support."
assurances that [clause] (prepositional phrase): using a clause to detail the promise — "They provided assurances that the data was secure."

Synonyms of assurances

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