C1verb 2K

Reassure

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˌriːəˈʃʊə(r)//ˌriːəˈʃɔː(r)/","/ˌriːəˈʃʊəz//ˌriːəˈʃɔːz/","/ˌriːəˈʃʊəd//ˌriːəˈʃɔːd/","/ˌriːəˈʃʊərɪŋ//ˌriːəˈʃɔːrɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˌriːəˈʃʊr/","/ˌriːəˈʃʊrz/","/ˌriːəˈʃʊrd/","/ˌriːəˈʃʊrɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Reassure

to say or do something that makes somebody less frightened or worried

In simple words: To make someone feel calm or safe again.

Reassure in a sentence

• They tried to reassure her, but she still felt anxious.
• The doctor reassured him that there was nothing seriously wrong.
• She needed to be reassured of his love for her.
• He was constantly reassuring himself that he had acted for the best.
• Kate nodded, but she didn't feel reassured.
• Often parents simply need reassuring that their children are happy at school.
• The report will do much to reassure parents of children at the school.
• They tried to reassure the public about the safety of public transport.

How to use Reassure

Use 'reassure' when helping someone feel better about a situation. It's appropriate in most contexts, but avoid it in very casual or joking situations.

Grammar pattern

reassure + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 're-assure' — think of giving someone a second round of comfort.

Related words

Collocations with Reassure

• constantly
• quickly
• be able to
• can
• help (to)
• about
• of
• with
• feel reassured
• need reassuring

Synonyms for Reassure

• put/set somebody’s mind at ease/rest

Opposites of Reassure

• agitate
• disturb
• worry

Common mistakes with Reassure

• Confused with 'ensure' — remember, 'reassure' is about feelings.
• Using 'reassure' without an object — always tell who you are reassuring.
• Mixing up past forms — 'reassured' not 'reassure' for past events.

Frequently asked questions about Reassure

What does Reassure mean?

To make someone feel calm or safe again.

What is the definition of Reassure?

to say or do something that makes somebody less frightened or worried

How do you use Reassure in a sentence?

They tried to reassure her, but she still felt anxious.

Can you give another example of Reassure?

The doctor reassured him that there was nothing seriously wrong.

What are synonyms for Reassure?

Common alternatives include put/set somebody’s mind at ease/rest.

What is the opposite of Reassure?

Opposite meanings include agitate, disturb, worry.

What words go with Reassure?

It commonly pairs with constantly, quickly, be able to, can, help (to), about, of, with, feel reassured, need reassuring.

What are common mistakes when using Reassure?

Confused with 'ensure' — remember, 'reassure' is about feelings. Using 'reassure' without an object — always tell who you are reassuring. Mixing up past forms — 'reassured' not 'reassure' for past events.

How do you pronounce Reassure?

US: /["/ˌriːəˈʃʊr/","/ˌriːəˈʃʊrz/","/ˌriːəˈʃʊrd/","/ˌriːəˈʃʊrɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˌriːəˈʃʊə(r)//ˌriːəˈʃɔː(r)/","/ˌriːəˈʃʊəz//ˌriːəˈʃɔːz/","/ˌriːəˈʃʊəd//ˌriːəˈʃɔːd/","/ˌriːəˈʃʊərɪŋ//ˌriːəˈʃɔːrɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Reassure?

Use 'reassure' when helping someone feel better about a situation. It's appropriate in most contexts, but avoid it in very casual or joking situations.

What CEFR level is Reassure?

"Reassure" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.