assure
/əˈʃɔː(ɹ)/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: assures · assuring
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To make sure and secure; ensure.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To give (someone) confidence in the trustworthiness of (something).
Verb
Examples
I assure you that the program will work smoothly when we demonstrate it to the client.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “assure” mean?
To make sure and secure; ensure.
Is “assure” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.