reassure
verb
re·as·sure
ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r 
reassured; reassuring; reassures
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
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
Backstage, Gardner said, co-stars and writers came to comfort her, reassuring her that her performance was fine, despite the break.
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Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
Regional concerns Israel’s Kan public TV channel said Israel has sought to reassure its Arab neighbors that its response will not put them at risk for Iranian retaliation.
—Shoshanna Solomon, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Apr. 2024
The astronauts even received an email from mission control alerting them about the foam strike on the eighth day of their mission, reassuring them there was no reason for alarm, according to NASA.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
Readers are also reassured that burritos do not contain any donkey products.
—Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Apr. 2024
The revelation knocked Intel’s share price by over 7%, wiping more than $13 billion off the company’s value, and CEO Pat Gelsinger is desperate to reassure investors that Intel Foundry will be profitable.
—David Meyer, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2024
In addition, startups have had to reassure investors about their ongoing viability.
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
The bustling crowd of eager eaters, many of whom likely have no idea this bracket exists, should reassure you that Workingman’s Friend will be just fine.
—The Indianapolis Star, 4 Apr. 2024
Having women at the helm may therefore reassure regulators and ensure better compliance.
Repair Relationships With Airlines
Having a woman at the head of Boeing’s top team could also enhance its relationship with the airlines.
—Corinne Post, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
Regional concerns Israel’s Kan public TV channel said Israel has sought to reassure its Arab neighbors that its response will not put them at risk for Iranian retaliation.
—Shoshanna Solomon, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Apr. 2024
The astronauts even received an email from mission control alerting them about the foam strike on the eighth day of their mission, reassuring them there was no reason for alarm, according to NASA.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
Readers are also reassured that burritos do not contain any donkey products.
—Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Apr. 2024
The revelation knocked Intel’s share price by over 7%, wiping more than $13 billion off the company’s value, and CEO Pat Gelsinger is desperate to reassure investors that Intel Foundry will be profitable.
—David Meyer, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2024
In addition, startups have had to reassure investors about their ongoing viability.
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
The bustling crowd of eager eaters, many of whom likely have no idea this bracket exists, should reassure you that Workingman’s Friend will be just fine.
—The Indianapolis Star, 4 Apr. 2024
Having women at the helm may therefore reassure regulators and ensure better compliance.
Repair Relationships With Airlines
Having a woman at the head of Boeing’s top team could also enhance its relationship with the airlines.
—Corinne Post, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Reassure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reassure. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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reassure
verb
re·as·sure
ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇(ə)r
1
: to assure again
2
: to give fresh confidence to : free from fear
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