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