assure

verb (assure, assures, assured, assuring)

«assure» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

To tell someone firmly that something is true, so they stop worrying. tree →
To make sure something happens: «Practice assures success.» tree →

In the lessons

Used in polite and formal talk: «I assure you…», «Rest assured». In stories, characters assure each other. Phrases: «I can assure you», «rest assured».

Examples

I assure you the dog is friendly. tree →
The pilot assured us the flight was safe. tree →
Rest assured, we will find your bag. tree →
She assured her mum she'd be home by six. tree →
Hard work assured their victory. tree →
He assured the teacher it wouldn't happen again. tree →
It will be all right, I assure you.’ tree →

Note

Traps: assure (tell someone to calm them), ensure (make certain), insure (buy insurance). You assure a person: «I assured her».

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «assure» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«assure» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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