v. t. - To make sure or certain; to render confident by a promise, declaration, or other evidence.
v. t. - To declare to, solemnly; to assert to (any one) with the design of inspiring belief or confidence.
v. t. - To confirm; to make certain or secure.
v. t. - To affiance; to betroth.
v. t. - To insure; to covenant to indemnify for loss, or to pay a specified sum at death. See Insure.