Reassure (Verb)
Meaning 1
Cause to feel sure; give reassurance to; "The airline tried to reassure the customers that the planes were safe".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- The fire department went door-to-door to reassure residents that the fire was fully extinguished.
- Her parents tried to reassure her that everything would be alright after the break-up.
- The company's CEO made a statement to reassure investors about the financial stability of the business.
- The nurse's kind words helped reassure the anxious patient about the upcoming operation.
- The government sought to reassure the public that measures were being taken to address the economic crisis.
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Meaning 2
Give or restore confidence in; cause to feel sure or certain; "I reassured him that we were safe".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- Her calm tone reassured me that the test would be easy to pass.
- The manager reassured her that the job was hers as soon as she walked in for the interview.
- The doctor's words reassured the patient that her arm would heal fully with rest and treatment.
- He reassured his sister that their parents would not be mad when they found out what happened.
- After the storm, the pilot reassured passengers that the plane had suffered no damage and was ready to land safely.