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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“It would be a military presence that could respond to incidents and reassure the shipping industry,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The comedian and “Bob’s Burgers” actor shared an Instagram update Friday to reassure fans he is “doing relatively alright, all things considered.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

And although the sales outlook for the current quarter was disappointing, as the launch of the new RH Estates initiative was delayed, Friedman tried to reassure investors that sales growth would resume acceleration.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

But the DWP's own advisers say ministers have not done enough to reassure claimants, including those described as having "fluctuating" conditions, that "undertaking work‑related activities might lead to reassessment", and hence lower benefit awards.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

There had been no one to reassure him that his parachute was properly packed.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz

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