self-reassure
|self/re/as/sure|
C1
🇺🇸
/sɛlfˌriːəˈʃʊr/
🇬🇧
/sɛlfˌriːəˈʃɔː/
self-comfort
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-reassure' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'reassure', where 'reassure' comes from the Old French 'rassurer', meaning 'to restore confidence'.
Historical Evolution
'reassure' changed from the Old French word 'rassurer' and eventually became the modern English word 'reassure'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to restore confidence', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to provide oneself with reassurance or comfort, often in the face of doubt or anxiety.
She had to self-reassure before the big presentation.
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Last updated: 2025/02/09 23:27