v.
Pronunciation: ˌ r ē - ə - ' shu ̇ r
Function: transitive verb
Date: 1594
1 : to assure anew < reassured him that the work was on schedule>
2 : to restore to confidence <felt reassured by their earnest promise to do better>
3 : REINSURE
– re · as · sur · ing · ly \ - ' shu ̇ r-i ŋ -l ē \ adverb