Assuring Meaning in English

word · lemma: assure

US

əˈʃʊɹɪŋ

uh-SHUR-ing

UK

əʃjˈɔːɹɪŋ

uh-SHYOHR-ing

Definition

Giving confidence or making someone feel less worried, often by words or actions. Something assuring makes you feel safe or certain.

Usage & Nuances

Used in formal and informal contexts, often to describe words, actions, or tones that calm worries. Common collocations: 'assuring smile', 'assuring voice.' Not the same as 'insuring' (about insurance).

• Spanish: tranquilizador - reconfortante
• Portuguese (BR): tranquilizador - reconfortante
• Portuguese (PT): tranquilizador - reconfortante
• Chinese (Simplified): 令人放心的 - 令人安心的
• Chinese (Traditional): 令人放心的 - 令人安心的
• Hindi: आश्वस्त करने वाला - भरोसा दिलाने वाला
• Arabic: مطمئن - مطمئنة
• Bengali: আশ্বাসজনক
• Russian: уверяющий - ободряющий
• Japanese: 安心させる
• Vietnamese: trấn an - làm yên tâm
• Korean: 안심시키는 - 확신을 주는
• Turkish: güvence veren - rahatlatıcı
• Urdu: یقین دلانے والا - تسلی دینے والا
• Indonesian: meyakinkan - menenangkan

Example Sentences

Her assuring words made me feel better.

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He gave me an assuring smile before my test.

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An assuring voice can calm nervous people.

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It's assuring to know you're always there for me.

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Her assuring presence helped everyone relax during the crisis.

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Getting an update from the doctor was really assuring.

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