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

Now, with Tesla’s EV sales down 13% in the first quarter, the company needs some buzz to reassure investors CEO Musk can turn things around. —Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025

Their excellent German craftsmanship defines the stereotype, with safety, reliability, and reassuring road manners that come along for the ride. —Robert Ross, Robb Report, 16 May 2025

The market has been reassured that Scott Bessent has sway over Trump, and that Trump's word on tariffs is not final. —Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025

The outcome surpassed most expectations, reassuring investors, said Stephen Innes of SPI Asset Management. —Matt Ott, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for reassure

• annexure
• embouchure
• epicure
• immature
• paramour
• premature
• reinsure
• sinecure
• abjure
• adjure
• allure
• assure

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