SURE, a. shure. [L. assevero, and to be connected with swear, and perhaps with L. verus; s being the remains of a prefix.] 1. Certain; unfailing; infallible. The testimony of the Lord is sure. Ps.19. We have also a more sure word of prophecy. 2 Pet.1.2. Certainly knowing, or having full confidence. We are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth-- Rom.2. Now we are sure that thou knowest all things. John 16.3. Certain; safe; firm; permanent. Thy kingdom shall be sure to thee. Dan.4.4. Firm; stable; steady; not liable to failure, loss or change; as a sure covenant. 2 Sam. 23. Neh.9. Is.28. The Lord will make my lord a sure house. 1 Sam.25. So we say, to stand sure, to be sure of foot.5. Certain of obtaining or of retaining; as, to be sure of game; to be sure of success; to be sure of life or health.6. Strong; secure; not liable to be broken or disturbed. Go your way, make it as sure as ye can. Math.27.7. Certain; not liable to failure. The income is sure.To be sure, or be sure, certainly. Shall you go? be sure I shall. To make sure, to make certain; to secure so that there can be no failure of the purpose or object. Make sure of Cato. A peace cannot fail, provided we make sure of Spain. Give all diligence to make your calling and election sure. 2 Pet. 1.SURE, adv. Certainly; without doubt; doubtless. Sure the queen would wish him still unknown.[But in this sense, surely is more generally used.]
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