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.
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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Yoko Ono asserted that Lennon craved reassuring glances from those dear to him.
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—Joe Otterson, Variety, 6 Apr. 2025
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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Yoko Ono asserted that Lennon craved reassuring glances from those dear to him.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
By clearly and honestly explaining price changes, retailers and brands can reassure customers that their concerns are heard and their needs remain a priority.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
In bed together, Conrad is conflicted over killing one of his oldest friends, but Maeve reassures him that doing so and moving to wrest control of the fentanyl trade from the Stevensons is the right move.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 6 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reassure
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“Reassure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reassure. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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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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