reassure
verb (used with object)
to restore to assurance or confidence.
have reassured
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present perfectof reassure.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Those comments have reassured anti-death penalty advocates wary of Becerra, who has stated throughout his career that capital punishment should be an option for victims seeking justice.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
A less severe antitrust decision than expected, research showing strong performance by Alphabet’s AI models, and positive data regarding Google’s search business, have reassured investors.
From Barron's ● Jan. 12, 2026
Tax officials have reassured filers for years that they didn’t share information with immigration authorities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
Alistair took the news well, but wishes he could have reassured his biological mother before she died that he had a great life.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2025
In the past that sight would have reassured Neel and made him feel safe, but now he wasn’t sure, couldn’t be sure, and he didn’t try to stop the tears.
From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins
