Definitions

reassure

[ree-uh-shoor, -shur] / ˌri əˈʃʊər, -ˈʃɜr /

VERB

restore confidence to

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assure bolster buoy cheer comfort console convince encourage hearten inspire relieve

STRONG

brace guarantee inspirit

WEAK

give a lift give confidence perk up pick up put one's mind to rest snap one out of it

Antonyms

STRONGEST

annoy bring down depress discourage dishearten dispirit dissuade hurt trouble upset

WEAK

unnerve

Example Sentences

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Broadcom reassured investors about its software business on its earnings call Wednesday, sending its shares up in after-hours trading.

From MarketWatch

It’s a phrase many investors likely will find reassuring given the panic that has set into the market in recent weeks amid reports of redemption requests surging near record highs.

From Barron's

But I laughed off her worries and reassured her I’d be fine.

From Literature

Some of the largest software vendors, including Salesforce, tried to reassure panicked investors last week.

From The Wall Street Journal

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