reassure

/ɹˌiːəʃjˈɔː/

/ˌɹiəˈʃʊɹ/

[verb]

to reassure

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to do or say something to make someone stop worrying or less afraid

synonyms : assure

antonyms : worry

give or restore confidence in; cause to feel sure or certain

Examples

1. The firm has moved to reassure customers that they will continue to provide good service.

2. Sarah was nervous about hosting her first dinner party, but her mom reassured her that the food was secondary because as they say it's the company that makes the feast.

3. Ruth did her best to reassure her.

4. The old farmer reassured his grandson, "Don't be afraid of the snake, it's dead and dead men don't bite."