assure

Universal Words verb 1 ~ sb (of sth) to tell sb that sth is definitely true or is definitely going to happen, especially when they have doubts about it: [VN(that)] I know you think I did it deliberately, but I assure you (that) I did not. * We were assured that everything possible was being done. * [VN] She's perfectly safe, I can assure you. * We assured him of our loyal support. * I won't let you down, I can assure you of that. * [VNspeech] 'He'll come back,' Susan assured her. 2 ~ yourself (of sth) to make yourself certain about sth: [VN] He assured himself of her safety. * [VNthat] She assured herself that the letter was still in the drawer. 3 to make sth certain to happen SYNGUARANTEE: [VN] Victory would assure a place in the finals. * [VNN] Victory would assure them a place in the finals. * This achievement has assured her a place in the history books. 4 [VN] (BrE) to INSURE sth, especially against sb's death: What is the sum assured? IDIOMS see RESTv.