verb
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to relieve (someone) of anxieties; restore confidence to
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another term for reinsure
Other Word Forms
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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“I want to reassure everyone who is outside of the new evacuation zone that when you go home, you can feel safe,” said Orange County health officer Dr. Regina Chinsio-Kwong.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
She's quick to reassure supporters though that her new album carries "a lot of the same stories" - just with a "new perspective".
From BBC • May 22, 2026
The president said Poland would get 5,000 extra troops, a move that is intended to reassure an ally but won’t forestall the White House’s effort to shrink the U.S. military presence in Europe.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
In a memo to staff Wednesday, posted by Business Insider, Zuckerberg expressed thanks to departing employees and sought to reassure those remaining.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
For some inexplicable reason, it felt important to reassure him of that.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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