assurance (əˈʃʊərəns
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Definitions
noun
- a statement, assertion, etc, intended to inspire confidence or give encouragement ⇒
she was helped by his assurance that she would cope
- a promise or pledge of support ⇒
he gave an assurance of help when needed
- freedom from doubt; certainty ⇒
his assurance about his own superiority infuriated her
- forwardness; impudence
- mainly British insurance providing for certainties such as death as contrasted with fire or theft
Synonyms
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promise,
statement,
guarantee,
commitment,
pledge,
profession,
vow,
declaration,
assertion,
oath,
affirmation,
protestation,
word,
word of honour,
Usage examples
They all needed assurance that their children had suffered no lasting psychological harm.
, The Innocents at Home (A Superintendent Kenworthy novel) (1986)And when regulators get specific, the information causes more head-scratching than assurance.
Globe and Mail (2003)Neither in her statement nor in her answer to Murdo Fraser today did she give an assurance that Roman Catholic schools would be defended.
Glasgow Herald (2002)People thrive on praise and the assurance that they are needed and doing a worthwhile job.
, 23 Steps to Successful Achievement (1972)