reassure — to make someone feel less worried or uncertain about something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make someone feel less worried or uncertain about something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/
Example Sentences
- My mom reassured me that monsters don't live under the bed, but I still check every night.
- The pilot reassured passengers that the turbulence was normal, while secretly gripping his coffee cup.
- The teacher reassured students that the test would be easy, then handed out a 10-page exam.
reassure
VERB[/ˌriːəˈʃʊr/]
to make someone feel less worried or uncertain about something
The doctor reassured the patient that the surgery would go well.
Her reassuring words helped the nervous speaker relax before the presentation. (😊 Comfort + 👍 Confidence → Reassure)
The guide's reassuring words helped the climber endure the challenge until they felt secure again.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'reseurer', composed of the prefix 're-' (again) combined with 'seurer' (to make safe, secure). The word ultimately derives from Latin 'securus' meaning 'free from care or anxiety'.
Breakdown
re- (again) + assure (make certain/safe, from Latin 'ad-' + 'securus') = reassure (to make certain again, restore confidence)
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📝Examples
“My mom reassured me that monsters don't live under the bed, but I still check every night.”
“The pilot reassured passengers that the turbulence was normal, while secretly gripping his coffee cup.”
“The teacher reassured students that the test would be easy, then handed out a 10-page exam.”
“The government reassured citizens about the economy during the press conference.”
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