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

But her rise has done little to reassure Venezuelans or international observers that meaningful change is coming. —Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026

Witkoff had indicated progress in talks about protecting and reassuring Ukraine. —John Leicester, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026

Recent progress in talks Witkoff had indicated progress in talks about protecting and reassuring Ukraine. —John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026

January 20 – February 18 Quiet reflection can unlock reassuring inner answers. —Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026

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