reassure

verb

re·​as·​sure ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r 

reassured; reassuring; reassures

transitive verb

1

: to assure anew

reassured him that the work was on schedule

2

: to restore to confidence

felt reassured by their earnest promise to do better

3

: reinsure

Synonyms

• assure
• cheer
• comfort
• console
• solace
• soothe

Examples of reassure in a Sentence

Experts reassured the public that the accident wouldn't happen again.

I tried to reassure myself that the children were safe.

The news didn't reassure him.

Recent Examples on the Web

This focus on the business rather than the person behind it can be reassuring in industries where dependability and consistency matter most. —Jodie Cook, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

In Phoenix, Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes reassured Arizonans that election officials were ready for a long but efficient election day. —Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024

Without missing a beat, Rodrigo reassured concertgoers she wasn't hurt. —Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024

Mady reassured viewers, sharing that Chippie is never left alone for more than an hour. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

reassure

verb

re·​as·​sure ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇(ə)r 

1

: to assure again

2

: to give fresh confidence to : free from fear