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reassure

[ˌriːəˈʃʊə(r)]

reassure Definition

  • 1to say or do something that makes someone less frightened or worried
  • 2to restore confidence

Using reassure: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "reassure" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He reassured me that everything would be fine.

  • Example

    The doctor reassured her that the test results were negative.

  • Example

    I was reassured by his confident tone.

  • Example

    She tried to reassure him that she still loved him.

reassure Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for reassure

Antonyms for reassure

Phrases with reassure

  • to convince someone that something is true or will happen

    Example

    I reassured him of my loyalty.

  • to make oneself feel less worried or anxious

    Example

    She reassured herself that she had locked the door.

  • reassure someone's fears

    to make someone feel less afraid

    Example

    The teacher reassured the students' fears about the upcoming exam.

Origins of reassure

from Old French 'rassurer', meaning 'to reassure, calm down'

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Summary: reassure in Brief

'Reassure' [ˌriːəˈʃʊə(r)] means to say or do something that makes someone less frightened or worried, or to restore confidence. Examples include 'He reassured me that everything would be fine,' and 'She tried to reassure him that she still loved him.' The phrase 'reassure oneself' means to make oneself feel less worried or anxious.

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