assure — to tell someone confidently that something is true or will happen
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to tell someone confidently that something is true or will happen
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈʃʊr/
Korean meaning: 확신시키다, 보장하다, 안심시키다
Korean pronunciation: 어**슈**어
Example Sentences
- The chef assured me that the soup contained no peanuts, but my allergic reaction suggested otherwise.
- My GPS assured me it knew the fastest route, then led me through three construction zones.
- The company's CEO assured investors that the business was stable and profitable.
assure
VERB//əˈʃʊr//
to tell someone confidently that something is true or will happen
to tell someone confidently that something is true or will happen
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'asseurer', derived from Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'securus' (safe, secure), meaning to make secure or certain.
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📝Examples
“The chef assured me that the soup contained no peanuts, but my allergic reaction suggested otherwise.”
“My GPS assured me it knew the fastest route, then led me through three construction zones.”
“The company's CEO assured investors that the business was stable and profitable.”
“Let me assure you that your personal information will remain confidential.”
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