Meaning & Definition
verb
To state with confidence; to promise or secure.
He assured her that everything would be fine.
To make somebody understand or believe something.
She assured him of her support during the tough times.
adjective
Confident or certain.
She was assured of her ability to succeed in the competition.
Guaranteed; certain to happen.
With his extensive experience, success in the project seemed assured.
Etymology
Middle English, from the verb assure, derived from Old French 'assurer'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
assured success:
A guarantee of achieving success.
assured of oneself:
Showing confidence in one's abilities or situation.
rest assured:
To feel confident that something will or won't happen.
Slang Meanings
Totally confident or sure of something.
I'm assured about passing that test; I studied hard.