Sure
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Certainly knowing and believing; confident beyond doubt; implicity trusting; unquestioning; positive.
We are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things.
I'm sure care 's an enemy of life.
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Certain to find or retain; as, to be sure of game; to be sure of success; to be sure of life or health.
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Fit or worthy to be depended on; certain not to fail or disappoint expectation; unfailing; strong; permanent; enduring.
The Lord will certainly make my lord a sure house; because my lord fighteth the battles of the Lord.
The testimony of the Lord is sure.
Which put in good sure leather sacks.
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Betrothed; engaged to marry. [Obs.]
The king was sure to Dame Elizabeth Lucy, and her husband before God.
I presume . . . that you had been sure as fast as faith could bind you, man and wife.
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Free from danger; safe; secure.
Fear not; the forest is not three leagues off;
If we recover that we are sure enough.
She that's made sure to him she loves not well.
Phrases & Compounds
- To be sure
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certainly; without doubt; as, Shall you do? To be sure I shall.
- To make sure
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To make certain; to secure so that there can be no failure of the purpose or object.