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assure

Pronunciation: [əˈʃʊr]

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Learn how to use assure in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

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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?

How to pronounce assure

Pronunciation: [əˈʃʊr]

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