To assure
Example: She assures the team that the system will remain stable
Definition
"To assure" means to confidently tell someone that something will definitely happen or be true, providing reassurance or certainty. For example, when she assures the team that the system will remain stable, she is giving them confidence in the system's reliability.
Etymology
The word "to assure" comes from the Old French 'asseurer,' which derives from the Latin 'assecurare,' meaning 'to make safe or secure.' Interestingly, it originally combined 'ad-' (to) and 'securus' (secure), reflecting the idea of making someone feel safe or certain.
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"To assure" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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