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assure

Pronunciation: /əˈʃɔː(ɹ)/

The English word “assure” has 4 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To make sure and secure; ensure.
  2. To give (someone) confidence in the trustworthiness of (something).
  3. To guarantee, promise (to do something).
  4. To reassure.

Etymology

From Old French asseurer (Modern French assurer), from Latin ad- + securus (“secure”). Cognate with Spanish asegurar. Doublet of assecure.

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