Sure

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|Psalms 19:7]].

We have also a more sure word of prophecy. [[2 Peter 1#10|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|Romans 2:2]].

Now we are sure that thou knowest all things. [[John 16#30|John 16:30]].

3. Certain; safe; firm; permanent.

Thy kingdom shall be sure to thee. [[Daniel 4#26|Daniel 4:26]].

4. Firm; stable; steady; not liable to failure, loss or change; as a sure covenant. [[2 Samuel 23#5|2 Samuel 23:5]]. [[Nehemiah 9#38|Nehemiah 9:38]]. [[Isaiah 28#16|Isaiah 28:16]].

The Lord will make my lord a sure house. [[1 Samuel 25#28|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|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.]