Definition of "assured" []

• Made certain; guaranteed: an assured income. (adjective)
• Exhibiting confidence or authority: paints with an assured hand. (adjective)
• Chiefly British Insured. (adjective)
• See insured. (noun)

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• "He quickly drew it forth, and a single glance at its title assured him it was indeed the object of his search."
• "His election to a new term assured by a surprising upset victory over Thomas E. Dewey, Truman turned his attention to the future."
• "They allege that Dain assured them they could buy the lots with no money down and make no payments for two years, and in the meantime flip the properties for certain profit."