ˌæsəˈteɪn ˌæsɚˈteɪn əˈʃʊə əˈʃʊɹ kənˈtɹəʊl kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊl

ɪnˈʃʊə ɪnˈʃʊɹ ˌɡæɹənˈtiː ˌɡɛəɹənˈtiː ɪnˈʃʊə ɪnˈʃʊɚ ˈpɹɒmɪs ˈpɹɑmɪs səˈkjʊə(ɹ) səˈkjʊɹ be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something He verified that the valves were closed See that the curtains are closed control the quality of the product assure somebody of the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidence I assured him that traveling to Cambodia was safe make a promise or commitment make certain of This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us Preparation will guarantee success! inform positively and with certainty and confidence I tell you that man is a crook!