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SURE, adjective shure. [Latin assevero, and to be connected with swear, and perhaps with Latin verus; s being the remains of a prefix.]1. Certain; unfailing; infallible.The testimony of the Lord is sure Psalms 19:7.We have also a more sure word of prophecy. 2 Peter 1:10.2. Certainly knowing, or having full confidence.We are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth-- Romans 2:2.Now we are sure that thou knowest all things. John 16:30.3. Certain; safe; firm; permanent.Thy kingdom shall be sure to thee. Daniel 4:26.4. Firm; stable; steady; not liable to failure, loss or change; as a sure covenant. 2 Samuel 23:5. Nehemiah 9:38. Isaiah 28:16.The Lord will make my lord a sure house. 1 Samuel 25:28.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 Peter 1:10.SURE, adverb Certainly; without doubt; doubtless.SURE the queen would wish him still unknown.[But in this sense, surely is more generally used.]