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

Instead of reassuring them, the agency’s then-chief of staff, Matt Hopson, told staff that the White House did not plan on restarting most of the aid projects, according to two officials familiar with his comments. —Anna Maria Barry-Jester, ProPublica, 9 Feb. 2025

To reassure a dog that their affection is reciprocated, respond positively to the nudges. —Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025

Some students were far from reassured, and some showed up with protest signs. —Jessica Abramsky, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025

For loved ones who identify most with this love language, intimate contact reassures them of their partner’s love and presence. —Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 Feb. 2025

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