v. Function: verb
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Synonyms: ENSURE , cinch, insure, secure
Contrasted Words: abash, discomfit, embarrass; buffalo, bulldoze, cow, daunt, intimidate, shake; demoralize, disquiet, unman, unnerve
Antonyms: alarm
2 to make one sure or certain of something FF1C; pinched his arm to assure himself he was awake FF1E;
Synonyms: convince, persuade, satisfy
Idioms: bring ( or drive) home to, lead one to believe, sell one on something