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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.]