reassure

verb

re·​as·​sure ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r How to pronounce reassure (audio)
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

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.
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Now, with Tesla’s EV sales down 13% in the first quarter, the company needs some buzz to reassure investors CEO Musk can turn things around. Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025 Their excellent German craftsmanship defines the stereotype, with safety, reliability, and reassuring road manners that come along for the ride. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 16 May 2025 The market has been reassured that Scott Bessent has sway over Trump, and that Trump's word on tariffs is not final. Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025 The outcome surpassed most expectations, reassuring investors, said Stephen Innes of SPI Asset Management. Matt Ott, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for reassure

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of reassure was in 1594

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“Reassure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reassure. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

reassure

verb
re·​as·​sure ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇(ə)r How to pronounce reassure (audio)
1
: to assure again
2
: to give fresh confidence to : free from fear

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