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

At the time, the university reassured faculty that their teaching and research would be untouched. —Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 22 Feb. 2026

The latest tremor in the private credit world involved a deal that should've been reassuring to markets. —Hugh Son, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026

This is the part of the story where Americans traditionally reassure themselves that competition improves quality. —The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026

Bowman made Bowden wait most of the day before reassuring he was always bound for USC. —Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 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