Synonyms

reassure

American

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

verb (used with object)

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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Etymology

Origin of reassure

First recorded in 1590–1600; re- + assure

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.

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Reassure her that the money will land in her account.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 7, 2026

"Reassure them that there's support out there for whatever they want to do next – and if they need to change their plan, that's OK too."

From BBC • Aug. 20, 2025

Reassure your child that it is OK to draw support from others in times of tragedy and that doing so doesn’t mean in any way sacrificing budding independence, Dr. Gold said.

From New York Times • May 25, 2022

Reassure them that foreign gangs are not going to reassemble on American streets.

From Washington Post • Dec. 29, 2021

“He’s saying, I don't know where I am or what’s happening. Reassure me. Be kind to me. Tell me I’m safe.”

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks

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