Made certain (7)
'made certain' is the definition.
('assure' can be a synonym of 'make certain')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for assured that I've seen before include "Beyond doubt" , "Sad ruse (anag.)" , "without doubt" , "Confident - certain" , "Gave confidence to" .)
'made certain' is the definition.
('ensure' can be a synonym of 'make certain')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for ensured that I've seen before include "Make certain of" , "Made certain for end user" , "guaranteed" , "Determined" , "Made certain, clinched" .)