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reassure

Verb

IPA /ˌriːəˈʃʊə/

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To help someone feel less worried or more confident by saying or doing something that addresses their fear or uncertainty.

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reassure/ˌriːəˈʃʊə/

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I called to reassure my parents that I had arrived safely.
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reassure — To help someone feel less worried or more confident by saying or doing something that addresses their fear or uncertainty.

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To help someone feel less worried or more confident by saying or doing something that addresses their fear or uncertainty.

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