verb
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to relieve (someone) of anxieties; restore confidence to
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another term for reinsure
Other Word Forms
- reassurance noun
- reassuredly adverb
- reassurement noun
- reassurer noun
- reassuringly adverb
Etymology
Origin of reassure
Explanation
When we reassure other people, we pat them on the head, give them a hug, or say soothing words to convince them that everything is going to be OK. When someone thinks they aren't smart enough, strong enough, or good enough for something, you reassure them to build their confidence up. Folks who worry a lot need to be reassured all the time, though they might not really believe your reassurances. People can also be reassured by things that happen too: an A on a paper could reassure a student that he's a good writer.
Vocabulary lists containing reassure
Of Mice and Men
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List 4
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 7–11
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Example Sentences
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They were also offered early scans to reassure them the pregnancy was advancing normally.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
The share repurchases could reassure investors amid lingering concerns over the potential for artificial intelligence to disrupt to Adobe’s core business.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
Chief Insp Jon Watters added : "We understand that this will be concerning for the local community, and we want to reassure the public that extensive inquiries are underway."
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
The day after Ida struck, Story motored through the bayou in his boat, photographing his camp and others to reassure neighbors their cabins had survived.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
He shouted to reassure them, “Don’t worry. I’ll be all right. Take care of yourselves.”
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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