reassurance
noun/ˌriːəˈʃʊərəns/, /ˌriːəˈʃɔːrəns/
/ˌriːəˈʃʊrəns/
- [uncountable] reassurance (that…) the fact of giving advice or help that takes away a person’s fears or doubts
- to give/provide/offer reassurance
- Teenagers need love, encouragement and reassurance from their parents.
- She is very insecure and constantly seeks reassurance that he loves her.
Extra Examples- A system of beliefs can bring you reassurance at times of stress.
- Consumers need a little reassurance after all this bad publicity.
- Continual calm reassurance should be given.
- She drew reassurance from the enthusiastic applause.
- He glanced at her, seeking reassurance.
- She found reassurance in the high attendance at her lectures.
- He held onto her hand for reassurance.
- I patted her shoulder in reassurance.
- She received little reassurance or sympathy.
- The company tried to offer reassurance on the safety of its products.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- great
- a little
- little
- …
- have
- need
- want
- …
- despite reassurance
- for reassurance
- in reassurance
- …
- [countable] reassurance (that…) something that is said or done to take away a person’s fears or doubts
- We have been given reassurances that the water is safe to drink.
Extra Examples- reassurances from the researchers about their work
- We have had some reassurances from the council that the building will be saved.
- She kept looking in the mirror despite my constant reassurances that her hair looked fine.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- great
- a little
- little
- …
- have
- need
- want
- …
- despite reassurance
- for reassurance
- in reassurance
- …
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