assure
Meaning
To assure someone means to make them feel confident or certain about something, often by providing reassurance or guarantees.
💡 A common mistake is confusing "assure" with "ensure" and "insure," as they have different meanings.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
waited
in
the
small
clinic
while
she
checked
her
phone
.
The
nurse
smiled
and
assured
Anna
that
the
doctor
would
be
ready
soon
.
She
had
been
nervous
because
the
tests
took
longer
than
she
expected
,
but
the
calm
voice
helped
her
relax
.
When
the
doctor
finally
called
her
name
,
Anna
felt
more
confident
and
ready
to
listen
to
the
results
.
Common Phrases
assure someone of something
assure someone that
assure compliance
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