assure
To tell someone firmly that something is definitely true.
assure in a sentence
- 'I assure you the spider has gone,' said Dad, checking under the bed one more time.
- 'I assure you your hamster is perfectly healthy,' said the vet with a kind smile.
Words that mean something similar
guarantee, promise
More words about speech & sound
- babble: To talk quickly in a way that makes no sense, or to make a bubbling sound.
- banter: The friendly, playful teasing and joking between people.
- bellow: To shout in a very loud, deep voice.
- bicker: To argue about small, silly things.
- blurt: To say something suddenly without thinking.
- boast: To talk too proudly about yourself or what you own.
- cacophony: A horrible mix of loud noises all at once.
- chide: To tell someone off gently.
More words to explore
Sitting the 11+ in Kent, Medway or Buckinghamshire?
Plain-English guides to each test, from the councils’ own pages: Kent Test · Medway Test · Bucks Secondary Transfer Test