What is the meaning of reassuring?

verb

  • Cause to feel sure; give reassurance to.
    • usage: "The airline tried to reassure the customers that the planes were safe"
  • Give or restore confidence in; cause to feel sure or certain.
    • usage: "I reassured him that we were safe"

adjective

  • Restoring confidence and relieving anxiety.
    • usage: "a very reassuring remark"
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