|
|
- pronunciation:
- ri
shur
[or]
ri
shuhr
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
reassures, reassuring, reassured |
| definition 1: |
to give back confidence to.
The hotel clerk reassured the guests that their valuables would be safe.After the frightening incident, the police chief tried to reassure the public.The teacher's kind words reassured the child.- antonyms:
- alarm
- similar words:
- satisfy
|
| definition 2: |
to assure again.
The coach reassured the team that he would not be retiring next year. |
| related words: |
console, convince, support, warm |
|
|
|
|
| derivations: |
reassuring (adj.), reassuredly (adv.), reassuringly (adv.), reassurance (n.) |
|
|