assurance
Translation
assurance, guarantee, confidence, life assurance
Examples
He gave me his assurance that he would help.
He gave me his assurance that he would help.
She spoke with calm assurance.
She spoke with calm assurance.
We need some assurance of their support.
We need some assurance of their support.
Grammar Patterns
an assurance that [clause] a promise that something will happen We need an assurance that the project will be finished.
give sb. an assurance ((of sth.)) to promise something to somebody He gave me an assurance of his full support.
Similar Words
Synonyms: guarantee, promise, confidence, certainty
Etymology
From Old French 'assurance', from 'assurer' (to assure), from Late Latin 'assecurare', from 'ad-' (to) + 'securus' (secure). It means 'to make secure'.
Memory Tips
To give an 'assurance' is to make someone feel 'sure' or 'secure' about something.