be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something | reach, make, or come to a decision about something |
inform positively and with certainty and confidence | fix conclusively or authoritatively |
assure somebody of the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidence | shape or influence; give direction to |
make a promise or commitment | fix in scope; fix the boundaries of |
make certain of | establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study |
| find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort |
| decide upon or fix definitely |
| settle conclusively; come to terms |