What does "assure" mean?

Assure: To declare to, solemnly; to assert to (any one) with the design of inspiring belief or confidence. I dare assure thee that no enemy Shall ever take alive the noble Brutus. Shak.

Additional senses

2.To confirm; to make certain or secure. And it shall be assured to him. Lev. xxvii.
3.And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him. 1 John iii.
4.4. To affiance; to betroth. [Obs.] Shak.
5.(Law) To insure; to covenant to indemnify for loss, or to pay a specified sum at death. See Insure.

Sources

Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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