Assure - English meaning

verb

Cause (someone) to believe firmly in the truth of something.

Usage examples:

Robert's expression had obviously convinced her of his innocence

verb

To cause someone to believe something or to do something

Usage examples:

We tried to convince my grandfather to live with us., [ + (that) clause ] i’m convinced (that) she’…

verb

Put something on top of or in front of (something), especially in order to protect or conceal it.

Usage examples:

The table had been covered with a checked tablecloth

noun

A thing which lies on, over, or around something, especially in order to protect or conceal it.

Usage examples:

A seat cover

verb

To put or spread something over something, or to lie on the surface of something

Usage examples:

Once the rice comes to a boil, turn down the flame and cover the pot., she covered the child with a…

noun

A formal assurance (typically in writing) that certain conditions will be fulfilled, especially that a product will be repaired or replaced if not of a specified quality.

Usage examples:

We offer a 10-year guarantee against rusting

verb

Provide a formal assurance, especially that certain conditions will be fulfilled relating to a product, service, or transaction.

Usage examples:

The company guarantees to refund your money

noun

A promise that something will be done or will happen, esp. a written promise by a company to repair or change a product that develops a fault within a particular period of time

Usage examples:

[ c ] the vacuum cleaner comes with a two-year guarantee., [ u ] no matter how many stars you have …

verb

Compensate (someone) for harm or loss.

Usage examples:

Each of the parties shall indemnify me for all reasonable costs of defending such actions and proce…

verb

To pay someone for loss or damage that they have suffered, or to formally promise to do this

Usage examples:

Idemnify sb against sth the insurer will indemnify the policyholder against loss of or damage to th…

verb

Arrange for compensation in the event of damage to or loss of (property), or injury to or the death of (someone), in exchange for regular payments to a company or to the state.

Usage examples:

The table should be insured for £2,500

verb

To make something certain, or to be certain about something

Usage examples:

[ + (that) clause ] because of the importance of the game, we wanted to insure (that) it would be t…

verb

To protect yourself against risk by buying insurance from a company that will provide an agreed amount of money if a particular event happens, for example if you are killed or injured or if your possessions are damaged or stolen

Usage examples:

Insure sb/sth/yourself against sth we hadn't insured the bicycles against theft., insure sth for st…

verb

Induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument.

Usage examples:

It wasn't easy, but i persuaded him to do the right thing

verb

Cause somebody to adopt a certain position or belief

noun

A declaration or assurance that one will do something or that a particular thing will happen.

Usage examples:

What happened to all those firm promises of support?

verb

Assure someone that one will definitely do something or that something will happen.

Usage examples:

He promised to forward my mail

verb

Say or do something to remove the doubts or fears of (someone).

Usage examples:

He understood her feelings and tried to reassure her

verb

To comfort someone and stop that person from worrying

Usage examples:

Her smile didn’t reassure me., his reassuring manner convinced her she was safe., i bent down and p…

verb

Meet the expectations, needs, or desires of (someone).

Usage examples:

I have never been satisfied with my job

verb

Communicate information to someone in spoken or written words.

Usage examples:

I told her you were coming

noun

(especially in poker) an unconscious action that is thought to betray an attempted deception.

Usage examples:

But i think you could waste a poker lifetime looking for tells like those.

noun

(in the middle east) an artificial mound formed by the accumulated remains of ancient settlements.

Usage examples:

He narrowly escaped being blown up by a mine when he was exploring a tell outside the city.

noun

A document issued by a legal or government official authorizing the police or another body to make an arrest, search premises, or carry out some other action relating to the administration of justice.

Usage examples:

Magistrates issued a warrant for his arrest

verb

Justify or necessitate (a course of action).

Usage examples:

The employees feel that industrial action is warranted

verb

To make a particular action necessary or correct, or to be a reason to do something

Usage examples:

His injury was serious enough to warrant an operation., i can see circumstances in which these type…