🇬🇧🇪🇸 assure - asegurar : English Lesson

Meaning of "assure" ("asegurar"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

To assure someone means to say something in a confident way to help them feel calm, safe, or certain. It’s like giving someone a verbal hug and saying, “Don’t worry, everything’s okay!” People often assure others when they’re nervous, scared, or unsure about something.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

Mom assured me broccoli wouldn’t bite me… but I still kept my fork ready.

I assured the cookie jar I’d visit again very soon.

I assured the spider I’d scream only a little bit. I lied.

I assured my mom I’d clean my room. I just didn’t say when.

Dad assured me that his dance moves were cool. They weren’t.

Sarah squeezed Ben's hand. "I assure you the vet will be kind," she said. "I assure you the shot will be quick." She smiled. "I can assure you the puppy will be all right. I will assure the vet I will stay here." She would also assure Ben again. Ben breathed out, then smiled.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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