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to assure
01
to guarantee that something specific will happen
Transitive: to assure a particular outcome
Example
Success was now assured with the implementation of the new strategy.
With unanimous support, the proposal 's approval was assured.
02
to pledge or promise something to someone
Ditransitive: to assure sb sth
Example
The company assured him a promotion if he met his sales targets for the quarter.
The university assured incoming students housing on campus for their first year of study.
03
to provide someone with definite and certain information
Ditransitive: to assure sb that
Example
The doctor assured the patient that the surgery would be successful.
The parent assured the child that everything would be okay during the storm.
04
to make someone feel confident or certain about someone or something
Ditransitive: to assure sb of sth
Example
The company assured its customers of the product's quality
The doctor assured the patient of the effectiveness of the treatment.
05
to make certain of something or to make sure that something happens or is the case
Ditransitive: to assure oneself that
Example
After double-checking the calculations, he assured himself that the financial report was accurate.
She assured herself that she locked the front door before leaving for vacation.
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