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assurance
[uh-shoor-uhns, -shur-]
noun
a positive declaration intended to give confidence.
He received assurances of support for the project.
promise or pledge; guaranty; surety.
He gave his assurance that the job would be done.
Synonyms: ,full confidence; freedom from doubt; certainty.
to act in the assurance of success.
Antonyms:freedom from timidity; self-confidence; belief in one's abilities.
She acted with speed and assurance.
Antonyms:presumptuous boldness; impudence.
Synonyms: , , ,Antonyms:Chiefly British.insurance.
assurance
/ əˈʃʊəəԲ /
noun
a statement, assertion, etc, intended to inspire confidence or give encouragement
she was helped by his assurance that she would cope
a promise or pledge of support
he gave an assurance of help when needed
freedom from doubt; certainty
his assurance about his own superiority infuriated her
forwardness; impudence
insurance providing for certainties such as death as contrasted with fire or theft
Other 51Թ Forms
- preassurance noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of assurance1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
It is believed that he was given assurances that he would not be detained.
A housekeeper with a modest income, she was slowly bled for more than $100,000 through a mix of false assurances and threats.
The council had been under review by the government's improvement and assurance panel, set up to provide external advice, challenge and expertise.
The move appears contrary to assurances Kennedy gave during his confirmation hearings.
She delivers every line of dialogue with roaring, unapologetic assurance.
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When To Use
An assurance is a positive promise, pledge, or guarantee. It is intended to dispel the listener’s doubts and give them confidence.When we are worried about something, an assurance from a trusted source can ease our anxieties. If you’re nervous about a volcano erupting, a scientist could give you assurance that it’s not meant to blow for 500 more years. The assurance might help you feel more safe and certain.Example: When Marya’s teacher asked why she hadn’t submitted her assignment, Marya gave an assurance that the essay was on its way.
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