assured Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb make certain of
   insure; assure; ensure; secure; guarantee.
   
   • This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us
   • Preparation will guarantee success!
2. verb inform positively and with certainty and confidence
   assure; tell.
   
   • I tell you that man is a crook!
3. verb assure somebody of the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidence
   assure.
   
   • I assured him that traveling to Cambodia was safe
4. verb be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
   insure; control; see to it; assure; see; ensure; ascertain; check.
   
   • He verified that the valves were closed
   • See that the curtains are closed
   • control the quality of the product
5. verb cause to feel sure; give reassurance to
   assure; reassure.
   
   • The airline tried to reassure the customers that the planes were safe
6. verb make a promise or commitment
   assure; promise.
   
7. adjective satellite marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
   
   • she paints with an assured hand
8. adjective satellite characterized by certainty or security
   
   • a tiny but assured income
   • we can never have completely assured lives

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