assure

versichern, beruhigen

Jemandem mit Gewissheit sagen, dass etwas stimmt, damit er sich keine Sorgen mehr macht.

In einfachem Englisch: To tell someone confidently that something is true so they stop worrying.

• I assure you, it is safe.
• The doctor assured me that I would recover.
• She assured her parents of her determination to finish.

So benutzt man es: assure someone that… (I assured her that the children were safe.); assure someone of something (He assured us of his support.)

Synonyme: reassure

Häufige Wendungen: assure someone, assure someone that, assure someone of

gewährleisten, sicherstellen

Dafür sorgen, dass etwas bestimmt geschieht oder sicher bleibt.

In einfachem Englisch: To make certain that something happens or remains safe.

• These checks assure safety.
• The new contract assured a steady supply of water.
• Early preparation helps assure that everything is ready.

So benutzt man es: assure that… (Careful planning helps assure that supplies arrive on time.)

Synonyme: ensure, guarantee, secure

Häufige Wendungen: assure success, assure safety, assure that, assure quality