reassure (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˌriːəˈʃɔːr/
Definition
To make someone feel less worried or doubtful by saying or doing something that removes their fears.
Examples
She tried to reassure him that everything would be fine.
The company's financial report was intended to reassure investors.
He reassured his team that they had a solid plan in place.
How to Use reassure
- reassure someone that (prepositional phrase)
- To make someone feel less worried by telling them that a particular thing is true. — "The doctor reassured the patient that the surgery was routine."
- reassure someone of something (prepositional phrase)
- To make someone feel less worried by confirming or promising something. — "The manager reassured the staff of their job security."
- reassure oneself (phrasal verb)
- To make yourself feel less worried by checking or confirming something. — "She reassured herself that she had locked the door before leaving."
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