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

Reagan, though gravely wounded, reassured those around him with genial humor. —Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024

Getty Images Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen sought to reassure the public on Saturday that the U.S. economy remains strong, despite a string of weak job reports that have rattled investors and weighed on the stock market. —Rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2024

This not only reassures users but also can lead to a significant boost in conversions. 5. —Seth Geoffrion, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024

But with the sequel already in play, we can be reassured that these men aren’t going to die after the screen cuts to black. —Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Sep. 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