01 v. t. To make sure or certain; to render confident by a promise, declaration, or other evidence.
imp. & p. p.
Assured; p. pr. & vb. n.
Assuring
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To make sure or certain; to render confident by a promise, declaration, or other evidence.“His promise that thy seed shall bruise our foe . . . Assures me that the bitterness of death Is past, and we shall live.” — Milton.
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To declare to, solemnly; to assert to (any one) with the design of inspiring belief or confidence.“I dare assure thee that no enemy Shall ever take alive the noble Brutus.” — Shak.
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To confirm; to make certain or secure.“And it shall be assured to him.” — Lev. xxvii. 19.“And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him.” — 1 John iii. 19.
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To affiance; to betroth.[Obs.]
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To insure; to covenant to indemnify for loss, or to pay a specified sum at death. See Insure.(Law) See: Insure