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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The fast-food giant is trying to reassure consumers that this doesn't appear to be a widespread or nationwide issue.
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Kelly Tyko, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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—Marina Watts, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Paul Orban, the company’s chief financial officer, reassured analysts on the call that EchoStar has enough money on hand to meet its upcoming debt payment.
—Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) reassured the state’s voters that the upcoming election is secure and that voters’ ballots will be counted.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2024
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Kelly Tyko, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
Things were awkward for a moment, and the bride took her niece aside to reassure her that her inclusion in the bridal party was not changing.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Paul Orban, the company’s chief financial officer, reassured analysts on the call that EchoStar has enough money on hand to meet its upcoming debt payment.
—Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) reassured the state’s voters that the upcoming election is secure and that voters’ ballots will be counted.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Reassure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reassure. Accessed 1 Dec. 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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