reassure
ree-uh-SHOOR
Reassure (verb) means to restore someone's confidence by removing their doubts or fears. Example: “She reassured her son that the storm would soon pass.”
verb
1
To restore someone's confidence by removing their doubts or fears.
"She reassured her son that the storm would soon pass."
"The mechanic reassured us the car was safe to drive."
How to use reassure
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo calm someone's fears or doubts by telling them something comforting or true.
Common pairings
reassure someone
reassuring words
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- reassures
- Past tense
- reassured
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Etymology
From Old French rasseürer, from re- plus asseürer ("to assure").
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What does “reassure” mean?
The word “reassure” means to restore someone's confidence by removing their doubts or fears. In plain terms, to calm someone's fears or doubts by telling them something comforting or true.
How do you pronounce “reassure”?
“Reassure” is pronounced ree-uh-SHOOR (/ˌɹi.əˈʃʊɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “reassure” in a sentence?
Here is “reassure” used in a sentence: “She reassured her son that the storm would soon pass.”
What part of speech is “reassure”?
“Reassure” is a verb.
Where does the word “reassure” come from?
The word “reassure” comes from Old French. From Old French rasseürer, from re- plus asseürer ("to assure").
Is “reassure” a common word?
“Reassure” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
