CEFR B2

assure

verb

Meaning

To tell someone confidently that something is true or certain, or that something will happen, in order to remove their doubts.

Examples

I can assure you that this is the best deal you will find.
The company assured its employees that their jobs were safe.

Synonyms: tell, promise, reassure, guarantee

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assure (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈʃʊər/

Definition

To tell someone confidently that something is true or certain, or that something will happen, in order to remove their doubts.

Examples

I can assure you that this is the best deal you will find.
The company assured its employees that their jobs were safe.
She assured him of her support during the difficult time.

How to Use assure

assure someone of something (prepositional phrase): To make someone feel certain about something. — "Please assure me of your commitment to this project."
assure someone that (prepositional phrase): To state confidently to someone that something is true or will happen. — "The doctor assured the patient that the tests were normal."

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