Verb
assure -
assure somebody of the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidence; "I assured him that traveling to Cambodia was safe"
persuade cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm; "You can't persuade me to buy this ugly vase!"
reassure give or restore confidence in; cause to feel sure or certain; "I reassured him that we were safe"
assure -
inform positively and with certainty and confidence; "I tell you that man is a crook!"
tell
aver ,
avow ,
affirm ,
swan ,
assert ,
verify ,
swear admit openly and bluntly; make no bones about
assure -
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something; "He verified that the valves were closed" ; "See that the curtains are closed" ; "control the quality of the product"
see ,
check ,
insure ,
see to it ,
ensure ,
control ,
ascertain
verify confirm the truth of; "Please verify that the doors are closed" ; "verify a claim"
proofread ,
proof read for errors; "I should proofread my manuscripts"
check off ,
tick off ,
mark off ,
tick ,
mark ,
check set boundaries to and delimit; "mark out the territory"
control verify by using a duplicate register for comparison; "control an account"
check make cracks or chinks in; "The heat checked the paint"
double-check check once more to be absolutely sure
cross-check check out conflicting sources; crosscheck facts, for example
cinch get a grip on; get mastery of
card ask someone for identification to determine whether he or she is old enough to consume liquor; "I was carded when I tried to buy a beer!"
spot-check pick out random samples for examination in order to ensure high quality
cover clothe, as if for protection from the elements; "cover your head!"
verify ,
control confirm the truth of; "Please verify that the doors are closed" ; "verify a claim"
assure -
make a promise or commitment
promise
declare state firmly; "He declared that he was innocent"
plight ,
pledge promise solemnly and formally; "I pledge that I will honor my wife"
swear off promise to abstain from; "I have sworn off cigarettes altogether"
undertake ,
contract promise to do or accomplish; "guarantee to free the prisoners"
guarantee ,
undertake give surety or assume responsibility; "I vouch for the quality of my products"
assure -
make certain of; "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us" ; "Preparation will guarantee success!"
guarantee ,
ensure ,
insure ,
secure
guarantee ,
vouch give surety or assume responsibility; "I vouch for the quality of my products"
doom make certain of the failure or destruction of; "This decision will doom me to lose my position"
make act in a certain way so as to acquire; "make friends" ; "make enemies"
assure -
cause to feel sure; give reassurance to; "The airline tried to reassure the customers that the planes were safe"
reassure
vex ,
worry subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation; "vex the subject of the death penalty"
quiet ,
tranquilize ,
tranquillise ,
tranquillize ,
calm down ,
lull ,
quieten ,
calm ,
still become quiet or less intensive; "the fighting lulled for a moment"
