reassure

[ ree-uh-shoor, -shur ]

verb (used with object)

, re·as·sured, re·as·sur·ing.

1. to restore to assurance or confidence:

   His praise reassured me.

   Synonyms: inspirit, comfort, hearten, encourage

2. to assure again.
3. to reinsure.

reassure

/ ˌriːəˈʃʊə /

verb

1. to relieve (someone) of anxieties; restore confidence to
2. another term for reinsure

Derived Forms

• ˌreasˈsurance, noun
• ˌreasˈsurer, noun
• ˌreasˈsuringly, adverb

Other Words From

• re·as·sur·ance noun
• re·as·sur·ed·ly [ree-, uh, -, shoor, -id-lee, -, shur, -], adverb
• re·as·sure·ment noun
• re·as·sur·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of reassure¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; re- + assure

Example Sentences

She said she wanted to reassure people “that they are safe in the care of the Trust”.

From BBC

“She has a right to her privacy, and we respect her choices,” McDonnell said, “but we also understand the concern loved ones feel for her; a simple message could reassure those she cares about.”

From Los Angeles Times

The proposed "right to know" statutory guidance aims at making sure police can reassure those being stalked that they will be told the identity of an online abuser at the earliest opportunity.

From BBC

"I can reassure families there’ll be nothing cheap about this investigation," he added.

From BBC

"I want to reassure the public of New Zealand that we will learn from this situation and that it is on me, as the Chief of Navy, to earn back your trust," he said.

From BBC

Related Words

• assure
• bolster
• buoy
• cheer
• comfort
• console
• convince
• encourage
• hearten
• inspire
• relieve