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 personal narrative not only builds trust but also reassures the team that the change is both necessary and achievable. —Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025

Imagine a more flexible Mr. Rogers, wearing spandex instead of sweaters, speaking directly to the camera in calm, reassuring tones and checking in on viewers’ mental state like a caring Sunday school teacher. —Danielle Friedman, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025

Included in the exhibition are posters made to reassure the public of the strategy’s success. —Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Jan. 2025

Thai authorities have been in damage control, attempting to reassure worried Chinese tourists that the country is safe. —Nectar Gan, CNN, 14 Jan. 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