We are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things. Rom. ii. 2.

I'm sure care 's an enemy of life. Shak.

The Lord will certainly make my lord a sure house; because my lord fighteth the battles of the Lord. 1 Sam. xxv. 28.

The testimony of the Lord is sure. Ps. xix. 7.

Which put in good sure leather sacks. Chapman.

The king was sure to Dame Elizabeth Lucy, and her husband before God. Sir T. More.

I presume . . . that you had been sure as fast as faith could bind you, man and wife. Brome.

Fear not; the forest is not three leagues off;
If we recover that we are sure enough. Shak.

-- To be sure, or Be sure, certainly; without doubt; as, Shall you do? To be sure I shall. -- To make sure. (a) To make certain; to secure so that there can be no failure of the purpose or object. "Make Cato sure." Addison. "A peace can not fail, provided we make sure of Spain." Sir W. Temple. (b) To betroth. [Obs.]

She that's made sure to him she loves not well. Cotgrave.

Syn. -- Certain; unfailing; infallible; safe; firm; permanent; steady; stable; strong; secure; indisputable; confident; positive.

'T is pleasant, sure, to see one's name in print. Byron.