(v): inform positively and with certainty and confidence
(v): to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
(v): assure somebody of the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidence
(v): cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm
(v): be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
(v): confirm the truth of
(v): cause to feel sure; give reassurance to
(v): make calm or still
(v): make a promise or commitment
(v): state emphatically and authoritatively
