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

• assure
• cheer
• comfort
• console
• solace
• 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

For example, a customer feeling anxious during a market downturn might be reassured with safer investment options, while a customer feeling optimistic might be presented with opportunities that align with their positive outlook. —Alex Kreger, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024

His appointment today suggests that Mr. Ishiba is looking to reassure investors, and take a more balanced approach to economic growth, though the cabinet has yet to release a detailed plan for Japan’s economy. —Takehiko Kambayashi, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Oct. 2024

To reassure concerns about maintaining competition, Kroger has agreed to sell 579 stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers, a grocery supplier that also operates about two dozen retail supermarkets, including Piggly Wiggly. —Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 30 Sep. 2024

Several individual barometers of the economy have been reassuring as well. —Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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