reassure

Everyday

To reassure someone means to say or do something that makes them feel less worried or afraid. tree →

In the lessons

In stories and everyday life, parents, teachers and friends reassure someone who is nervous, scared or upset: «Don't worry, it will be okay». In well-being lessons: reassuring a friend is a kind thing to do. Phrases: reassure someone that, try to reassure, a reassuring smile.

Examples

• Mum reassured me that the injection wouldn't hurt much. tree →
• The teacher reassured the new pupil. tree →
• His reassuring smile made me feel better. tree →
• The pilot reassured the passengers during the bumpy flight. tree →
• I reassured my little sister that there were no monsters. tree →
• Hearing my dog bark reassured me I was nearly home. tree →
• Reassured by the kindness of the Caliph, Sidi-Nouman at length began his tale. tree →

Note

Past: reassured, -ing: reassuring. Spelled re + assure with double s. Do not say «reassure to someone» — say «reassure someone». Reassuring should be honest: telling someone a scary thing is safe when it isn't is not reassurance.