Collocations for assurance - noun
1. promise
ADJ.
absolute, categorical, clear, firm, full | further, repeated | formal, official, personal, verbal, written
He gave me his personal assurance that the vehicle was safe.
He gave me his personal assurance that the vehicle was safe.
VERB + ASSURANCE
have
We now have a firm assurance of support from the government.
We now have a firm assurance of support from the government.
give sb, offer sb, provide | gain, get, obtain, receive | ask for, demand, seek, want | accept, be satisfied with
They accepted his assurance that patients would be treated as soon as possible.
They accepted his assurance that patients would be treated as soon as possible.
go back on, renege on
He accused the minister of reneging on assurances given earlier.
He accused the minister of reneging on assurances given earlier.
PREP.
~ about
an assurance about the safety of this equipment
an assurance about the safety of this equipment
~ by/from
assurances from the head teacher
assurances from the head teacher
PHRASES
despite/in spite of assurances
Despite assurances from the government, the chemicals are known to be dangerous.
Despite assurances from the government, the chemicals are known to be dangerous.
2. feeling of calm and confidence
ADJ.
calm, quiet
She spoke with calm assurance.
She spoke with calm assurance.
VERB + ASSURANCE
have | show
Even at a very young age she showed a great deal of assurance.
Even at a very young age she showed a great deal of assurance.