assure

Words with a similar base: assure, reassure

'assure'

[guarantee.v.02] as in: make certain of

Examples:
This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us
Preparation will guarantee success!

'assure'

[assure.v.02] as in: inform positively and with certainty and confidence

Examples:
I tell you that man is a crook!

'assure'

[assure.v.03] as in: assure somebody of the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidence

Examples:
I assured him that traveling to Cambodia was safe

'assure'

[see.v.10] as in: be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

Examples:
He verified that the valves were closed
See that the curtains are closed
control the quality of the product

'assure'

[reassure.v.01] as in: cause to feel sure; give reassurance to

Examples:
The airline tried to reassure the customers that the planes were safe

'assure'

[promise.v.01] as in: make a promise or commitment

Origins

					assure (English)
└── asseürer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
    ├── -er (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
    │   └── -are (Latin)
    ├── a- (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
    │   └── ad (Latin)
    └── seür (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
        └── securus (Latin)

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