Assure of Meaning in English
expression
əˈʃʊɹ/ /ˈəv
uh-SHUR-uv
əʃjˈɔː/ /ˈɒv
uh-SHYOAR-ov
Definition
To confidently tell someone that something is true or will happen, in order to remove their doubts or worries.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in formal or semi-formal contexts, especially with 'assure someone of something' (e.g., 'assure you of my support'). Not the same as 'ensure' or 'insure'. Often used to reduce worry or give confidence. Frequently followed by a noun ('assure you of success') or that-clause ('assure you that...').
Spanish: asegurar de - garantizar dePortuguese (BR): assegurar de - garantir dePortuguese (PT): assegurar de - garantir deChinese (Simplified): 向...保证 - 使...放心Chinese (Traditional): 向...保證 - 使...放心Hindi: का आश्वासन देनाArabic: يطمئن (على) - يؤكد لـBengali: নিশ্চিত করা - আশ্বস্ত করাRussian: уверять (в чем-то) - заверять (в чем-то)Japanese: 保証する - 確約するVietnamese: đảm bảo với - cam đoan vớiKorean: 확신시키다 - 보장하다Turkish: temin etmek - güvence vermekUrdu: یقین دلانا - اعتماد دلاناIndonesian: meyakinkan (tentang) - menjamin (tentang)
Example Sentences
I assure you of my full support.
basic
The company assured customers of product quality.
basic
She assured him of her honesty.
basic
"Don't worry," Tom assured me of his arrival on time.
natural
Can you assure me of their safety?
natural
He tried to assure us of a smooth process, but we were still nervous.
natural