Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Assure (-d)
assure (-d), v. [L. ad-, to + sēcūrus, safe; see secure, n. and sure, adj.] (webplay: conviction, persuasion; trusted).
- Know; understand; be sure; be certain.
- Confirm; guarantee; promise; pronounce; testify; witness; [word play] give confidence; provide a sure knowledge of one's salvation.
- Comfort; encourage; hearten; give confidence.
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