reassure

[ ree-uh-shoor, -shur ]

verb (used with object)

, re·as·sured, re·as·sur·ing.

1. to restore to assurance or confidence:

   His praise reassured me.

   Synonyms: inspirit, comfort, hearten, encourage

2. to assure again.
3. to reinsure.

reassure

/ ˌriːəˈʃʊə /

verb

1. to relieve (someone) of anxieties; restore confidence to
2. another term for reinsure

Derived Forms

• ˌreasˈsurance, noun
• ˌreasˈsurer, noun
• ˌreasˈsuringly, adverb

Other Words From

• re·as·sur·ance noun
• re·as·sur·ed·ly [ree-, uh, -, shoor, -id-lee, -, shur, -], adverb
• re·as·sure·ment noun
• re·as·sur·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of reassure¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; re- + assure

Example Sentences

Others say it needs to offer greater taxpayer-funded incentives for electric cars, and to do more to reassure car buyers that enough charging infrastructure will be built.

From BBC

It was introduced in 1997 as a universal payment to reassure pensioners they would be able to heat their homes as temperatures drop, although in practice recipients can spend it on whatever they want.

From BBC

Since Trump was elected the first time, dozens of school districts have declared themselves "sanctuaries" or "safe havens" to reassure students they will not be deported.

From BBC

Head said that he would elaborate further in forthcoming “step by step” videos, but wanted to reassure his friends that he had survived.

From Los Angeles Times

But the pair also reassured viewers that they remain committed to speaking “truth to power” and will be critical of Trump when needed to hold him accountable.

From Salon

Related Words

• assure
• bolster
• buoy
• cheer
• comfort
• console
• convince
• encourage
• hearten
• inspire
• relieve