American English pronunciation
How to pronounce assured
IPA transcription: [ə'ʃʊɹd]
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Verb
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be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
“He verified that the valves were closed”
“See that the curtains are closed”
“control the quality of the product”
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make certain of
“This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us”
“Preparation will guarantee success!”
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make a promise or commitment
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inform positively and with certainty and confidence
“I tell you that man is a crook!”
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assure somebody of the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidence
“I assured him that traveling to Cambodia was safe”
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cause to feel sure; give reassurance to
“The airline tried to reassure the customers that the planes were safe”
Adjective
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marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
“she paints with an assured hand”
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characterized by certainty or security
“a tiny but assured income”
“we can never have completely assured lives”
Usage examples
- I talked to Brian and he assured me it wouldn't be a problem.
- On their return, Allen assured Hardstaff that he would never play another Test.
- The railroad assured Beecher's future.
- I talked to Brian and he assured me it wouldn't be a problem.
- She assured herself that everything is gonna be fine.
- The cooperative bank model assured a tight bond between invested capital and the community.
- Nixon assured Fort Detrick its research would continue.
- The panel of assessors described him as an apparently effortless, skilful and assured footballer.
- She assured herself that everything is gonna be fine.
- Assuredly I would have refused.