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

Her interviewer tries to reassure her.

From Salon

Despite the show’s producers scrambling to reassure audiences of the cat’s safety, a boycott campaign has gained traction on social media.

From BBC

Now that Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president and is out for revenge against his enemies, the "Saturday Night Live" cast would like to reassure him they're on his side.

From Salon

City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson also sought to reassure Angelenos this week, telling reporters that it’s the job of the City Council and the mayor to ensure “that everybody in this city feels protected and safe, and that includes immigrants.”

From Los Angeles Times

The princess said they needed to find a “way that is appropriate for them, and to reassure them that I am going to be OK.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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