əˈʃuə v.tr. 1 (often foll. by of) a
make (a person)
sure;
convince (assured
him of my sincerity). b tell (a person) confidently (assured him
the bus went to Westminster). 2 a make
certain of;
ensure the
happening etc. of (will assure
her success). b make
safe (against
overthrow etc.). 3
insure (esp. a life). 4 (as assured adj.) a guaranteed. b self-confident. ørest assured
remain confident. øøassurable adj. assurer n. [ME f. OF aseârer ult. f. L securus safe, SECURE]