C1
assert vs assure vs reassure
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| assertverb/əˈsɜːrt/ | Meaning to say firmly that something is true; also, to show clearly that you have power or rights | Goes with assert yourself | Example Young employees are learning to assert themselves and share their ideas at work. |
| assureverb/əˈʃʊr/ | Meaning to tell someone that something is definitely true so that they stop worrying | Goes with assure someone that | Example The doctor assured me that the operation was safe. |
| reassureverb/ˌriː.əˈʃʊr/ | Meaning to say or do something to make someone feel less worried or afraid | Goes with reassure the public | Example The bank sent a letter to reassure customers that their money was secure. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The head teacher wrote to parents about the new timetable.