Reassure
/ˌriːəˈʃʊər/
Definitions
To say or do something to remove the doubts and fears of someone; to comfort.
/ˌriːəˈʃʊər/
To remove someone's doubts or fears.
I reassured her that everything would be okay.
💡 Simply: Imagine your friend is scared of the dark. You might *reassure* them by saying, 'Don't worry, I'm here!' This helps them feel better and less scared.
👶 For kids: To tell someone not to be scared or worried.
More Examples
The doctor reassured him that his test results were normal.
She tried to reassure the crying child.
How It's Used
"The therapist reassured the patient that her anxieties were normal."
"He reassured his daughter that he was safe."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
reassure someone that...
To tell someone something to make them feel less worried.
"She reassured him that his job was safe."
From re- (again) + assure (to make certain), from Old French assurer (to make safe, secure).
The word's usage is consistent since the 17th century, originally emphasizing the process of making something certain again.
Memory tip
Think of 're-' as 'again' and 'assure' as 'make certain'. So, you're making someone certain again.
Word Origin
"to make certain again"