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

Moody, who by then had gained a reputation amongst colleagues for her keep-calm-and-carry-on demeanor, reassured Waller-Bridge, then locked her in a room and told her to keep writing. — Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026

Although that is a major challenge, the rise of parties skeptical of the integration project is not reassuring. — Jonas Nahm, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Kenneth Homer Bessent reassured absolutely nobody. — Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

Those living near Ground Zero were repeatedly reassured by officials that the air was safe, despite internal data and residents’ experiences that contradicted their claims, according to the documents. — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 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