adjective
assuring
adjective
1
Giving confidence or comfort; reassuring.
"The doctor’s assuring tone put the patient at ease."
How to Use Assuring
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMaking someone feel calmer or more confident.
Common mistake
Most speakers today prefer "reassuring" in this sense; "assuring" can sound slightly old-fashioned.
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