Synonyms: control, assure, ascertain, insure, check, ensure, see, see to it
Definition: be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
Usage: He verified that the valves were closed; See that the curtains are closed; control the quality of the product
Similar words: verify
Definition: confirm the truth of
Usage: Please verify that the doors are closed; verify a claim
Synonyms: assure
Definition: assure somebody of the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidence
Usage: I assured him that traveling to Cambodia was safe
Similar words: persuade
Definition: cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm
Usage: You can't persuade me to buy this ugly vase!
Definition: make a promise or commitment
Similar words: declare
Definition: state emphatically and authoritatively
Usage: He declared that he needed more money to carry out the task he was charged with
Definition: inform positively and with certainty and confidence
Usage: I tell you that man is a crook!
Similar words: swan, swear, verify, affirm, assert, aver, avow
Definition: to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
Usage: Before God I swear I am innocent
Definition: cause to feel sure; give reassurance to
Usage: The airline tried to reassure the customers that the planes were safe
Similar words: still, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize, calm, calm down, lull, quiet, quieten
Definition: make calm or still
Usage: quiet the dragons of worry and fear