Assure Synonyms | Uses & Examples
Assure is a verb that means “to convince someone of something, usually to relieve doubt or anxiety” or “to make sure of something.”
Some synonyms for assure are:
- Reassure
- Comfort
- Promise
- Convince
- Persuade
- Soothe
- Affirm
- Insist
- Ensure
- Guarantee
- Confirm
- Insure
- Secure
To find more synonyms for assure, use QuillBot’s free Paraphraser.
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Assure synonyms
If using assure synonyms, you may have to rewrite sentences slightly. This goes for even the strongest synonyms (e.g., “comfort”). When rewriting sentences, QuillBot’s Grammar Checker can make sure they are free of grammar and spelling mistakes.
| Match | Synonym | Assure example | Synonym example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongest | Reassure | The manager assured her team that the budget cuts wouldn’t affect them. | The manager reassured her team that the budget cuts wouldn’t affect them. |
| Comfort | Jane assured the child that the noise was harmless. | Jane comforted the child, saying the noise was harmless. | |
| Promise | Dad assured us that he’d call as soon as he arrived. | Dad promised us that he’d call as soon as he arrived. | |
| Strong | Convince | We tried to assure her that she was safe. | We tried to convince her that she was safe. |
| Persuade | We assured the council that the plan was sound. | We persuaded the council that the plan was sound. | |
| Soothe | The nurse’s aide assured the patient that the outcome would be good. | The nurse’s aide soothed the patient, saying that the outcome would be good. | |
| Affirm | My advisor assured me that my dissertation is on track. | My advisor affirmed that my dissertation is on track. | |
| Insist | I assure you, I had no idea. | I insist, I had no idea. | |
| Weak | Vow | The leader assured the people that change would come. | The leader vowed that change would come. |
| Swear | Jack assured Sophie he hadn’t touched her phone. | Jack swore that he hadn’t touched Sophie’s phone. |
For synonyms for assure meaning “to make sure of,” stronger matches are better overall replacements, while weaker ones are more limited. For example, “clinch” might be good for assuring a victory or a deal, but wouldn’t work in other contexts.
| Match | Synonym | Assure example | Synonym example |
| Strongest | Ensure | That committee is tasked with assuring that the city infrastructure is ready for when they host the Olympics. | That committee is tasked with ensuring that the city infrastructure is ready for when they host the Olympics. |
| Guarantee | The company assures overnight delivery in the whole country, except for Hawaii and Alaska. | The company guarantees overnight delivery in the whole country, except for Hawaii and Alaska. | |
| Confirm | The lab assured the test results were accurate by running them again. | The lab confirmed the test results were accurate by running them again. | |
| Strong | Insure | The policy assures the property will be protected. | The policy insures the property against loss. |
| Secure | Labor laws assure employees’ right to a break. | Labor laws secure employees’ right to a break. | |
| Certify | The inspector assured that the machines met safety standards. | The inspector certified that the machines met safety standards. | |
| Weak | Cinch | Dave scored the touchdown that assured the victory. | Dave scored the touchdown that cinched the victory. |
| Clinch | His amazing performance assured him a spot in the final. | His amazing performance clinched him a spot in the final. | |
| Lock in | The early goal assured the win. | The early goal locked in the win. |
“Insure” is used in the context of insurance policies, meaning “to secure or protect something.” In British English, assure is also sometimes used in reference to life insurance.
Frequently asked questions about assure synonyms
- What are some antonyms for assure?
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Some antonyms for “assure” are:
- Doubt
- Unsettle
- Confuse
- Discomfort
- Worry
- Disturb
- Question
- Unnerve
- Undermine
For more antonyms for “assure,” or synonyms for assure, try QuillBot’s free Paraphraser.
- What’s a synonym for assurance?
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Some synonyms for “assurance” are:
- Confidence
- Certainty
- Guarantee
- Promise
- Reassurance
- Conviction
- Security
- Trust
- Pledge
- Affirmation
To form more synonyms for “assurance,” use the noun forms of synonyms for assure or try QuillBot’s Paraphraser.
