English Words for "Certainty and Assurance"

to assure

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to guarantee that something specific will happen

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Success was now assured with the implementation of the new strategy.

With unanimous support, the proposal's approval was assured.

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assured

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displaying confidence in oneself and one's capabilities

to believe

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to accept something to be true even without proof

disbelieve

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to believe in

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/bɪlˈiːv ˈɪn/

to firmly trust in the goodness or value of something

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to bet

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to express confidence or certainty in something happening or being the case

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to bet one's life

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/bˈɛt wˈʌnz lˈaɪf bˈuːts bˈɑːɾəm dˈɑːlɚ/

Idiom

Informal

to express strongly and confidently that something is undoubtedly true or will certainly happen

What is the origin of the idiom "bet one's life" and when to use it?

The idiom "bet one's life" is an idiomatic expression that is used to show a high degree of confidence or certainty in a particular outcome or belief. The origin of the phrase is not precisely known, but it likely derives from gambling or betting activities where individuals would wager their most valuable possessions, such as their life, boots, or the last dollar, emphasizing the significance of the bet.

beyond doubt

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/bɪjˌɑːnd dˈaʊt/

in a way that is absolutely certain and cannot be questioned

bound

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likely to happen or sure to experience something

buoyant

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being optimistic and behaving in a cheerful manner

can

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used to express that one denies the possibility of something happening or being the case

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categorical

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without a doubt

certain

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feeling completely sure about something and showing that you believe it

uncertain

certainty

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the state of being sure about something, usually when there is proof

doubt

certitude

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the feeling of complete certainty

to check

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to discover information about something or someone by looking, asking, or investigating

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to check on

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/tʃˈɛk ˈɑːn/

to check the wellbeing, truth, or condition of someone or something

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to check over

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/tʃˈɛk ˈoʊvɚ/

to inspect something closely to ensure accuracy, quality, or its overall condition

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to check up on

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/tʃˈɛk ˌʌp ˈɑːn/

to examine something to confirm its quality and accuracy

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