Assure

Pronunciation: /əˈʃʊr/

Definitions of assure

verb to make someone feel certain or confident about something

Example Sentences

A1 I assure you that the package will arrive on time.

A2 She assured me that the meeting would be rescheduled.

B1 The company assured customers that their personal data is safe.

B2 The doctor assured the patient that the surgery would be successful.

C1 The CEO assured investors that the company would bounce back from the financial crisis.

C2 The scientist assured the public that the new vaccine is safe and effective.

Examples of assure in a Sentence

formal I can assure you that the project will be completed on time.

informal Don't worry, I assure you everything will be fine.

slang I swear, I can assure you it's gonna be lit.

figurative The rising sun assured a new beginning for the town.

Grammatical Forms of assure

• past tense: assured
• plural: assures
• comparative: more assured
• superlative: most assured
• present tense: assure
• future tense: will assure
• perfect tense: have assured
• continuous tense: is assuring
• singular: assures
• positive degree: assure
• infinitive: to assure
• gerund: assuring
• participle: assured

Origin and Evolution of assure

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'assure' originated from the Latin word 'assurare', which means to make sure or secure.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'assure' has evolved to convey a sense of guaranteeing or giving confidence to someone, often used in contexts of providing reassurance or certainty.