noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ VERB
give
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Watching the children together gave reassurance that childhood is not all one-upmanship and go-for-the-jugular.
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The gift of energy imparted by the young is stabilized and given reassurance by the quiet optimism of survivors.
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They emphasized that: They could give no reassurance for ten years or so.
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When we have resolved the matter we shall be in a position to give them all the reassurance they can ask.
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Today's reading, by Cardinal Newman, gives us the reassurance that there is a purpose in our lives.
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Make sure you give her as much reassurance as you can to help her feel secure.
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Another episode that gave him much reassurance was the time when Kate invited him in for tea at the Rectory.
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The counsellor needs to give continual reassurance of interest and concern.
need
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And Londoners need explanations and reassurance .
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I needed constant reassurance that I had not gained weight.
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It seemed to me that he needed reassurance , needed people other than Margot to believe in him.
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I needed reassurance from many colleagues that they too were thinking along the same lines.
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Scrambling to her feet, she pressed herself to Leo, needing the reassurance of his strong arms.
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These are part of the agenda for any discussion and the old person needs reassurance that such experience is recognised as important.
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The client may need reassurance that the standards the hotel claims to offer have been scrutinised by an independent body.
offer
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He smiled at her and, in offering her reassurance , broke the spell that held them.
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The reading for today offer us hope and reassurance .
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Your local branch will be able to offer advice and reassurance .
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You must be prepared to offer plenty of reassurance , therefore, at all stages in the process.
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These results, like those from Copenhagen, should offer reassurance to patients and their families.
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The Duke was offering bland reassurance about the scanty news of the day's skirmishes.
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Our results offer some reassurance on this issue as well.
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Instead of gloom and despair, he offered optimism and reassurance .
provide
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They don't provide much additional reassurance value, though, for a couple of reasons.
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It helps professionals do their jobs better by providing reassurance and guidance and direction and focus.
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So instead of providing reassurance , it raises doubts in customers' minds.
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But reading the reports can provide reassurance that nothing was held back.
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In the end, international supervision would provide the best reassurance .
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The shares are the recovery play in the sector, with the guarantee of future spares sales providing reassurance for the faint-hearted.
seek
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She looked into his eyes, into their endless blackness, seeking silent reassurance that he would inflict no more pain.
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The business community is also seeking reassurance that Labor is serious about tackling inflation.
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Now the Conservative Party, the markets and the country at large all desperately seek reassurance .
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I sought reassurance that Martina's number wasn't listed there.
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Horses also seek body contact for reassurance .
want
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Lorne wanted reassurance about his youthfulness, athleticism and general popularity.
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Lorne wanted reassurance about the nature of his role.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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And Londoners need explanations and reassurance .
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And with that word of reassurance , Black tips his hat to Blue and continues on his way.
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Coming from the mayor, the reassurance was convincing.
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It seemed to me that he needed reassurance , needed people other than Margot to believe in him.
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Since each of these parties leant on the other for reassurance , relations between them will be soured as a result.
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The business community is also seeking reassurance that Labor is serious about tackling inflation.