reassure
Americanverb
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to relieve (someone) of anxieties; restore confidence to
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another term for reinsure
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Conjugated Forms
Present
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reassuresimple
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reassuressimple
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have reassuredperfect
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has reassuredperfect
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am reassuringprogressive
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are reassuringprogressive
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is reassuringprogressive
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have been reassuringperfect progressive
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has been reassuringperfect progressive
Past
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reassuredsimple
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had reassuredperfect
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was reassuringprogressive
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were reassuringprogressive
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had been reassuringperfect progressive
Future
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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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 7–11
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Example Sentences
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You reassure your friends that you don’t need their help; you’ll get it with just a second to think.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
In the past, the drill—involving Marines from both countries—sought to reassure allies of Washington’s commitment to the region.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Seeking to reassure his employees in September 2021, Xu told staff in a letter he believed the group would "step out of the darkest moment soon".
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
His sons tried to reassure him, saying: "Dad, stay calm. We've been through this before."
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Mama pats his back and tries to reassure him.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
"The infrastructure is excellent, the environment is safe, and so that attracts and reassures investors. It's easier for us to raise funds when we come from a politically stable country," he added.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
“Don’t worry mija,” he reassures me, winding more film into his camera.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2026
And he has a vision for ATF—centered on stamping out violent crime—which reassures senators, and could even play into the bureau’s survival.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 11, 2026
“There are no secrets in this house,” her aunt reassures her.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 9, 2026
When he disappears for his cart and his friend, Mrs. Janssen sees my alarmed face and reassures me.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
Elordi notes that he is "afraid of large movies and things packed with action set pieces" but was reassured by Sir Ridley as "the master of these kinds of films".
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
The experts reassured me that preinstalled malware is rare, but there are other, more common dangers: activation-locked devices, shoddy replacement parts, outdated models—or even counterfeits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
In the meanwhile, Jacobs feels reassured to have a back-up plan for whenever she does feel she can fit children into her busy career.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
The comedian reassured listeners that she and Segura were amicable and that there was no need to take sides.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
He tells Theo that he is reassured that Rachel, the woman he had given the wrapped ear to, has not been permanently damaged by his actions.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
BEEF: CONFIRMED, it will finally announce, in reassuring green letters.
From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2026
Taylor did not find this reassuring as Balaz was on electronic monitoring when her son was killed.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Results in the last few weeks from both companies showed fast growth, burgeoning demand, strong margins and reassuring guidance.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
"As the captain, I had to keep reassuring my crew, along with my wife and children back home, who spent many sleepless nights worrying about us."
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
He heard Kamau’s voice in his mind, reassuring and confident as always.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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