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noun promise ADJ. absolute, categorical, clear, firm, full | further, repeated | formal, official, personal, verbal, written He gave me his personal assurance that the vehicle was safe. VERB + ASSURANCE have We now have a firm assurance of support from the government. | give sb, offer sb, provide | gain, get, obtain, receive | ask for, demand, seek, want | accept, be satisfied with They accepted his assurance that patients would be treated as soon as possible. | go back on, renege on He accused the minister of reneging on assurances given earlier. PREP. ~ about an assurance about the safety of this equipment | ~ by/from assurances from the head teacher PHRASES despite/in spite of assurances Despite assurances from the government, the chemicals are known to be dangerous. feeling of calm and confidence ADJ. calm, quiet She spoke with calm assurance. VERB + ASSURANCE have | show Even at a very young age she showed a great deal of assurance.
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