[{"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to declare earnestly to; inform or tell positively; state with confidence to:She assured us that everything would turn out all right.", "to cause to know surely; reassure :He assured himself that no one was left on the bus.", "to pledge or promise; give surety of; guarantee:He was assured a job in the spring.", "to make (a future event) sure; ensure:This contract assures the company's profit this month.", "to secure or confirm; render safe or stable:to assure a person's position.", "to give confidence to; encourage.", "Chiefly British.to insure, as against loss."]}]