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assured adjective [ əˈʃʊəd ]

• confident.
• "an extremely assured performance"
Similar: self-confident, confident, self-assured, sure of oneself, positive, assertive, self-possessed, self-reliant, poised, filled with aplomb, phlegmatic, level-headed, cool-headed, calm, collected, cool, and collected, composed, nonchalant, unperturbed, imperturbable, unruffled, impassive, serene, tranquil, relaxed, at ease, unflappable, together, unfazed, laid-back, nonplussed, equanimous,
Opposite: doubtful, nervous,
• protected against discontinuance or change.
• "an assured tenancy"
Similar: guaranteed, certain, sure, secure, reliable, dependable, solid, sound, established, infallible, unerring, unfailing, impeccable, faultless, sure-fire, in the bag, nailed on,
Opposite: uncertain,

assure verb

• tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts.
• "Tony assured me that there was a supermarket in the village"
Similar: reassure, convince, satisfy, persuade, guarantee, promise, tell, prove to, certify to, attest to, confirm to, affirm to, pledge to, swear to, give one's word to, give one's assurance to, vow to, declare to,
• make (something) certain to happen.
• "victory was now assured"
• cover (a life) by assurance.
• "we guarantee to assure your life"
Similar: insure, provide insurance for, cover, indemnify, guarantee, warrant,
Origin: late Middle English: from Old French assurer, based on Latin ad- ‘to’ (expressing change) + securus (see secure).


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