# assumed vs assure

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### assumed
*verb · IPA /əˈsjuːmd/ · frequency rank #3,669*
simple past and past participle of assume

### assure
*verb · IPA /əˈʃɔː(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #6,438*
To make sure and secure; ensure.

## Source
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