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assures

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //əˈʃʊɹz// UK //əʃjˈɔːz// as·sures

v. to tell someone something strongly so they feel sure and stop worrying. You use this when you want to promise that a situation is okay or will go well.

v. to tell someone something positively or confidently to dispel any doubts they may have. Often involves a promise or a guarantee of a specific outcome.


SIMPLE

The doctor assures me that the surgery is safe.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager assures the team that their jobs are secure despite the recent budget cuts.

COMPLEX

While the developer assures the public that the new skyscraper will not block the view of the park, local residents remain skeptical of the architectural plans.

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The verb is transitive and typically takes an indirect object (the person being assured) followed by a 'that' clause or a prepositional phrase starting with 'of'.

Pitfall

He assures that the car is ready.He assures me that the car is ready.Assure requires a person as a direct object; you must assure 'someone' of something.

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