1. Verb
To make sure or certain; to render confident by a promise, declaration, or other evidence.
2. Verb
To declare to, solemnly; to assert to (any one) with the design of inspiring belief or confidence.
3. Verb
To confirm; to make certain or secure.
4. Verb
To affiance; to betroth.
5. Verb
To insure; to covenant to indemnify for loss, or to pay a specified sum at death. See Insure.
6. Verb
inform positively and with certainty and confidence; "I tell you that man is a crook!"
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