reassure
Translation
to reassure, to comfort, to encourage
Examples
I tried to reassure him that everything would be fine.
I tried to reassure him that everything would be fine.
The doctor reassured the patient about the surgery.
The doctor reassured the patient about the surgery.
Grammar Patterns
to reassure ((sb.)) ((that...)) He reassured me that I would pass the exam.
to reassure ((sb.)) ((about sth.)) Can you reassure me about my son's safety?
Similar Words
comfort, encourage, calm; Antonyms: worry, alarm, frighten
Etymology
From 're-' (again) + 'assure' (to make certain). To make someone certain or confident again.
Memory Tips
To 'assure' someone 'again'. You do this to remove their doubts or fears.