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re⋅as⋅sure

[ree-uh-shoor, -shur]
–verb (used with object), -sured, -sur⋅ing.
1. to restore to assurance or confidence: His praise reassured me.
2. to assure again.
3. to reinsure.

Origin:
1590–1600; re- + assure


re⋅as⋅sur⋅ance, noun
re⋅as⋅sur⋅ed⋅ly [ree-uh-shoor-id-lee, -shur-] , adverb
re⋅as⋅sure⋅ment, noun
re⋅as⋅sur⋅er, noun
re⋅as⋅sur⋅ing⋅ly, adverb


1. encourage, hearten, comfort, inspirit.
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