Reassure
(verb)
- To restore confidence or remove doubts from someone.
- To give confidence or security to someone.
- To make someone feel better.
Origin:
From re- ("again") + assure, from old french asegurier ("to assure"), from vulgar latin *assicurare, from latin ad ("to") + securus ("secure, free from care").
Examples:
- The doctor reassured the patient that everything was going to be alright.
- The mother reassured the child that there was nothing to be afraid of.
- The manager reassured the employees that the company was stable.
- The coach reassured the team that they could win the game.
- The friend reassured the person that they were not alone.