assurance
Translation
assurance, guarantee, confidence, insurance
Examples
He gave me his assurance that he would help.
He gave me his assurance that he would help.
She spoke with great assurance.
She spoke with great assurance.
Do you have life assurance?
Do you have life insurance?
Grammar Patterns
an assurance ((that...)) a promise that something will happen. She gave me an assurance that the work would be done.
with assurance with confidence. He answered the questions with assurance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: guarantee, promise, confidence; Antonyms: doubt, uncertainty
Etymology
From Old French 'assurer' (to make sure), from Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'securus' (secure).
Memory Tips
Think of making something 'sure' or 'secure'. Assurance is the feeling of being sure.