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 of reassure

• assure
• comfort
• 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

What’s kept him reassured is data that show violent crime on trains is low. — Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026

The Treasury Department is buying back bonds to reassure investors, but the relief has been temporary. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 21 Aug. 2026

When the goodbyes are done and the time comes, Magnotta reassures the pet. — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2026

That might reassure someone whose political memory stretches back only as far as early August. — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for reassure

• abjure
• adjure
• allure
• assure
• brochure
• cocksure
• coiffure
• contour
• couture
• demure
• detour
• endure

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