Reassured
[ˌriːəˈʃʊəd]
Definitions
To give someone confidence or to cause someone to stop worrying.
[ˌriːəˈʃʊəd]
To restore confidence; to free from doubt or fear.
The doctor reassured the patient that the surgery was successful.
💡 Simply: Imagine your friend is really nervous about a test. You tell them they've studied hard and they'll do great. You've *reassured* them, making them feel better.
👶 For kids: When you tell someone they're going to be okay and make them feel better when they are scared or worried.
More Examples
I reassured my friend that everything would be alright after the breakup.
The teacher reassured the students that the test wouldn't be too difficult.
How It's Used
"The therapist reassured the patient about the effectiveness of the treatment."
"The mother reassured her child that monsters aren't real."
From re- (again) + assure (to make certain). Assure comes from Old French asseurer, meaning 'to make sure of'.
The word has been in use since the mid-17th century. The earliest examples show usage similar to its current meaning.
Memory tip
RE- (again) + ASSURE (make certain) = Make someone feel certain and confident again.
Word Origin
"To assure again"