reassure
To reassure means to calm someone's fears or doubts by giving them confidence that everything will be okay.
When we reassure someone, we often do it when they're feeling anxious or worried about something specific - like a big event coming up or a difficult situation at work or school. We might say things to make them feel better, like "Don't worry, you'll do great" or "I'm here for you." This can be with words alone, but often it involves actions too, like offering support or help in some way. For example, if someone is feeling nervous about a job interview, we might reassure them by saying "You've prepared well, just relax and be yourself."
How common is "reassure"?
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
verb
To assure anew; to restore confidence to; to free from fear or self-doubt.
Example: The boy's mother reassured him that there was no monster hiding under the bed.
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