# assured

Pronunciation: say "uh-SHUURD" US /əˈʃʊɹd/, UK /əˈʃʊəd/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of assure. — simple past and past participle of assure
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of assure. Use this form for something that already happened, or after has, have, or had.
   - _The manager assured customers that refunds would be processed quickly._
   - _He had assured the committee of his full cooperation._

## Adjective

2. Showing confidence in oneself; self-assured and certain in manner.
   - Simple: Feeling calm and sure about yourself and what you can do.
   - _The young pianist played with an assured touch that belied her age._
   - _She remained assured even as the questions grew tougher._
3. Made certain or guaranteed; secure and not in doubt.
   - Simple: Certain to happen because it has been promised.
   - _Funding for the project is assured for the next five years._
   - _With the contract signed, her position at the firm felt assured._

## Noun

4. The person covered by an insurance policy; the policyholder protected against loss.
   - Simple: A person who is covered by an insurance policy.
   - _Following the claim, the assured was reimbursed for storm damage._
   - _The policy requires the assured to report any change in circumstances._

## Adjective

5. Reliable and confirmed; established as true beyond doubt. *(obsolete)*
   - Simple: Able to be trusted and known to be true.
   - _The merchant trusted only assured reports before risking his goods._
   - _She waited for assured tidings of her brother's safe return._

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