Reassurance

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /riˌæʃʊˈrəns/

Definitions of reassurance

noun a statement or action that helps to restore confidence

Example Sentences

A1 She gave him reassurance by holding his hand.

A2 The doctor's kind words provided reassurance to the patient.

B1 The company's financial stability offers reassurance to its investors.

B2 The presence of a security guard at the event offered reassurance to the attendees.

C1 His calm demeanor and confident tone provided reassurance to the team during the crisis.

C2 The detailed risk assessment report gave reassurance to the board members regarding the project's feasibility.

Examples of reassurance in a Sentence

formal The doctor provided reassurance to the patient by explaining the treatment plan in detail.

informal Don't worry, I'm here for you. You can count on my reassurance.

slang Chill out, everything's gonna be fine. I got your back with some reassurance.

figurative Like a warm blanket on a cold night, her words of reassurance enveloped me in comfort.

Grammatical Forms of reassurance

past tense

reassured

plural

reassurances

comparative

more reassuring

superlative

most reassuring

present tense

reassures

future tense

will reassure

perfect tense

have reassured

continuous tense

is reassuring

singular

reassurance

positive degree

reassuring

infinitive

to reassure

gerund

reassuring

participle

reassuring

Origin and Evolution of reassurance

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'reassurance' originated from the Latin word 'reassurare', which means 'to restore confidence'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'reassurance' has evolved to signify the act of providing comfort or confidence to someone who is worried or anxious.