assured
adj. · v. · n.-
1 confident (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediatefeeling or showing confidence in yourself and your abilities.
characterised by self-confidence or poise. Often used to describe a person's manner or performance.
ExampleShe walked onto the stage with an assured smile, ready to begin her speech.
ExampleHis assured handling of the crisis earned him the respect of both his colleagues and his political rivals.
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2 guaranteed (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediatecertain to happen or be achieved.
guaranteed or certain to occur; protected against failure.
ExampleSuccess is not assured, but we have a very good chance if we work hard.
ExampleThe victory seemed assured until a late injury forced the team to change their defensive strategy entirely.
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3 past tense of assure (v.) B2 Upper Intermediatethe past tense of 'assure', meaning you told someone something positively to remove their doubt.
the past tense and past participle of the transitive verb 'assure'. Typically takes an indirect object followed by a 'that' clause or a prepositional phrase.
ExampleThe doctor assured me that the surgery was very common and safe.
ExampleThe management team assured the shareholders that the recent dip in profits was merely a temporary market fluctuation.
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4 insured person (n.) C2 Proficiency Technical Formal Lawa person who has an insurance policy.
the person or party protected by an insurance policy. Used primarily in legal and insurance documentation.
ExampleThe contract explains the benefits available to the assured in case of an accident.
ExampleThe policy stipulates that the assured must notify the company of any material changes to the property within thirty days.
UsageUsually functions as a collective or specific noun in maritime or life insurance contexts.
- policyholder
- insured
- Adjectiveassured
- Adverbassuredly