Definitions for assuring



Overview of verb assure

The verb assure has 6 senses? (first 6 from tagged texts)
1. (20) guarantee, ensure, insure, assure, secure

(make certain of; "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success!")

2. (9) assure, tell

(inform positively and with certainty and confidence; "I tell you that man is a crook!")

3. (9) assure

(assure somebody of the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidence; "I assured him that traveling to Cambodia was safe")

4. (6) see, check, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain, assure

(be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something; "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product")

5. (2) reassure, assure

(cause to feel sure; give reassurance to; "The airline tried to reassure the customers that the planes were safe")

6. (1) promise, assure

(make a promise or commitment)


Overview of adj assuring

The adj assuring has 1 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)
1. assuring

(giving confidence)

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