Meaning & Definition of word "Assured"

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    Assured

    əˈʃʊrd

    verb:

    • 1. To state with confidence; to promise or secure.
      • Example: He assured her that everything would be fine.
    • 2. To make somebody understand or believe something.
      • Example: She assured him of her support during the tough times.

    adjective:

    • 1. Confident or certain.
      • Example: She was assured of her ability to succeed in the competition.
    • 2. Guaranteed; certain to happen.
      • Example: 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.

    Related Words

    assurance:

    A positive declaration intended to give confidence.

    ensure:

    To make certain that something will happen.

    insurance:

    A practice or arrangement for protection against financial loss.

    Slang Meanings of assured

    Meaning: Totally confident or sure of something.

    Example Sentence: I'm assured about passing that test; I studied hard.