What does re-assure mean?
Re-assure means Alternative form of reassure..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Alternative form of reassure..
[…] the gard de chaſſe, a little re-aſſured by D’Alonville’s reaſon and reſolution, proceeded with more courage.
When Abraham was 100 years old, and his wife 90, the Lord appeared to him again, ratified his former covenant with him, changed his name from Abram to Abraham, re-assuring him that he would make him the father of many nations, that kings should descend from him, and his posterity should possess the land of Canaan.
“As is Ian,” I say. / “Oh, you don’t even use his title!” says Elizabeth in amazement, thinking out loud. / “No,” I confirm. Does she actually think I should call him ‘Milord’ and curtsey every time he walks past? / “I never use my title,” Ian re-assures her.
Use re-assure when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Re-assure means Alternative form of reassure..
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[…] the gard de chaſſe, a little re-aſſured by D’Alonville’s reaſon and reſolution, proceeded with more courage.
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