Main Entry:

re·as·sure

Pronunciation:

\ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r\

Function:

transitive verb

Date:

1594

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

— re·as·sur·ing·ly \-ˈshu̇r-iŋ-lē\ adverb