Pronunciation

/əˈʃʊr/

Definitions

• Verb: To give someone confidence or assurance that something will happen or is true. (n): A feeling of certainty or trust in something.
• Noun: The act of giving assurance; a guarantee or promise.

Phrases

• “Assure someone of something” means to make someone feel certain about a fact or outcome.
• “I assure you” is a formal expression to emphasize confidence in a statement.
• “Assurance of safety” refers to the guarantee of being protected from harm.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “The manager assured the employees that their jobs were secure.”
• Noun: “After his explanation, she felt a sense of assurance about the project’s success.”
• Phrasal Verb: “He tried to assure her that everything would be alright.”

Synonyms

• Guarantee
• Promise
• Confirm
• Validate
• Certify
• Reinforce
• Convince

Antonyms

• Distract
• Mislead
• Doubt
• Dispel
• Uncertainty
• Instill fear