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

Also, performance stays smooth across apps and games, and the polished build with reliable biometrics feels reassuring in hand. —PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025

It had already been reported that the shooter was motivated by anti-vaccine sentiments; Houry hoped that Kennedy, who has championed opposition to vaccines, would say something to reassure the staff. —Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025

As the meeting began Sunday, Rubio focused on reassuring Ukraine. —Josh Boak, Arkansas Online, 1 Dec. 2025

During the meeting Sunday, Rubio focused on reassuring Ukraine. —CBS News, 30 Nov. 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