assurance

noun
/əˈʃʊərəns/

Meaning

A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a guarantee.
a positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise; confidence in oneself
A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.

Example Sentences

She gave her assurance that the project would be completed on time.

The manager gave us assurance that the project would be completed on time.

Assurance of quality is a priority for the council.

Example Expressions

rest assured

Synonyms

guarantee, promise, pledge, confidence, certainty
Entry 1
guarantee, promise, pledge, confidence
Entry 2
guarantee, promise, pledge, confidence
Entry 3
guarantee, confidence, certainty, pledge

Antonyms

doubt, uncertainty, insecurity
Entry 1
doubt, uncertainty
Entry 2
doubt, uncertainty, insecurity
Entry 3
uncertainty, doubt

Collocations

give assurance, seek assurance, assurance of safety, quality assurance, self-assurance
Entry 1
give assurance, seek assurance, assurance of safety
Entry 2
give assurance, quality assurance, self-assurance

More Example Sentences

They were too stressed not to ask for reassurance.

Related Vocabularies

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a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; distrust or suspicion

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