assure
Pronunciation: [əˈʃʊr]
Word
Context: "confidence"
(verb) to make someone feel certain about something. It’s like telling a friend that everything will be okay, so they feel better and not worried.
Example
I assured her that I would help with her homework.
Example
I didn’t assure him that everything was going to be fine, and he remained worried.
Example
Can you assure me that we will reach our destination safely?
Context: "certainty"
(verb) to tell someone information with confidence so they believe it is true. It's like giving a promise about something important and making sure the other person believes you.
Example
The doctor assured me that the medicine would help.
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He didn’t assure me that the information was reliable, so I was unsure.
Example
Did she assure you that you would get the job?
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