reassure

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb cause to feel sure; give reassurance to
  2. verb give or restore confidence in; cause to feel sure or certain

Etymology

From Old French rasseürer (French rassurer), from re- + asseürer; as if re- + assure.

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Synonyms

assure

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