reassure

Word parts

re- + assure

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /riəˈʃʊə(r)/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /riəˈʃʊr/

• Audio (UK)

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Verb

Plain form reassure

Third-person singular reassures

Past tense reassured

Past participle reassured

Present participle reassuring

1. When you reassure someone, you stop the person from having doubts and fears by giving advice and help.
   • Antonym: assure

Related words

• reassurance