Synonyms

reassure

American

[ree-uh-shoor, -shur] / ˌri əˈʃʊər, -ˈʃɜr /

verb (used with object)

reassured, reassuring

to restore to assurance or confidence.

His praise reassured me.

Synonyms:

inspirit, comfort, hearten, encourage
to assure again.
to reinsure.

reassure British

/ ˌriːəˈʃʊə /

verb

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

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Other Word Forms

reassurance noun
reassuredly adverb
reassurement noun
reassurer noun
reassuringly adverb

Etymology

Origin of reassure

First recorded in 1590–1600; re- + assure

Example Sentences

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He reassures me further by saying "all the machinery for healthy ageing" is there and just needs to be optimised.

From BBC

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

"Should this application be approved, we would feel unable to reassure our constituents that we are doing everything possible to protect them on British soil," they add.

From BBC

In a statement, the school said it was "reassured by the resolution of this case and will continue to uphold the most rigorous safeguarding standards."

From BBC

Taking the fight public might win Powell some breathing space and reassure investors for now.

From Barron's

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