reassurance
gb/ɹˌiəʃˈʊɹəns/ us/ɹˌiəʃˈʊɹəns/
B2
Inglés
megnyugtatás, megnyugvás, biztosíték, megnyugtató jel
SUSTANTIVO
B2
1
megnyugtatás
B2
Patrón de uso:
give/offer/provide reassurance (to [someone]) (about [something])
She called her parents for reassurance before the surgery.
A műtét előtt azért hívta fel a szüleit, hogy megnyugtassák.
The manager offered reassurance that no one would lose their job.
A vezető biztosította őket arról, hogy senki sem fogja elveszíteni az állását.
A few calm words were enough to give him reassurance.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I need reassurance before the test.
A vizsga előtt szükségem van egy kis megnyugtatásra.
His message gave me reassurance.
Az üzenete megnyugtatott.
Error frecuente:
Learners often confuse reassurance (comfort) with assurance (a promise/guarantee) or use it as a verb; the verb is reassure.
Significado
comfort that reduces worry
Colocaciones
give reassurance
|offer reassurance
|provide reassurance
|seek reassurance
|need reassurance
|some reassurance
|constant reassurance
|verbal reassurance
|reassurance and support
|reassurance about the future
Sinónimos
comfort (More general; can be physical or emotional.)
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encouragement (Focuses on boosting confidence rather than calming worry.)
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consolation (Often used after a loss or disappointment.)
Antónimos
alarm (Something that causes fear or worry instead of reducing it.)
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discouragement (Words or actions that reduce confidence or hope.)
Temas
emotions
|communication
|relationships
|mental_health
|daily_life
Definición
help that makes someone feel less worried
words, actions, or information that make someone feel less worried or afraid
SUSTANTIVO
B2
2
megnyugvás
B2
Patrón de uso:
feel/take/find reassurance (in/from [something])
He felt a wave of reassurance when the test came back negative.
Amikor a teszt eredménye negatív lett, megnyugvás öntötte el.
The steady progress gave her reassurance that she was improving.
Az egyenletes haladás megnyugtatta, hogy valóban fejlődik.
There was little reassurance in the doctor’s cautious tone.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The news gave me reassurance.
A hír megnyugvással töltött el.
I felt reassurance after I spoke to her.
Miután beszéltem vele, megnyugvást éreztem.
Error frecuente:
Learners may overuse reassurance where confidence is more natural when the meaning is personal self-belief rather than being calmed by someone or something.
Significado
a feeling of confidence
Colocaciones
feel reassurance
|find reassurance
|take reassurance from
|take reassurance in
|gain reassurance
|a sense of reassurance
|a measure of reassurance
|bring reassurance
|reassurance for patients
|reassurance to the public
Sinónimos
confidence (Often stronger and more self-directed than reassurance.)
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peace of mind (Emphasizes relief from worry.)
Antónimos
anxiety (A worried, uneasy feeling that reassurance reduces.)
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doubt (Uncertainty rather than calm certainty.)
Temas
emotions
|mental_health
|daily_life
Definición
a calm feeling that everything is okay
a feeling of calm certainty that things are okay or will work out
SUSTANTIVO
C1
3
biztosíték
B2
Patrón de uso:
[something] is reassurance that [clause]
The strong sales figures were reassurance that the strategy was working.
Az erős eladási számok megnyugtató jelek voltak arra, hogy a stratégia működik.
For many customers, the extended warranty is reassurance that repairs will be covered.
Sok vásárló számára a kiterjesztett garancia biztosíték arra, hogy a javításokat fedezni fogják.
The calm response from officials provided reassurance that the situation was under control.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The result was reassurance that we were right.
Az eredmény megnyugtató jel volt arra, hogy igazunk volt.
Error frecuente:
Learners may use reassurance where proof is required; reassurance can be weaker than evidence and may be emotional rather than factual.
Significado
a sign that things are fine
Colocaciones
welcome reassurance
|some reassurance
|little reassurance
|reassurance that
|reassurance for investors
|reassurance to customers
|source of reassurance
|additional reassurance
|public reassurance
|financial reassurance
Sinónimos
indication (More neutral and factual; less emotional.)
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sign (Often informal and general.)
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guarantee (Much stronger; suggests certainty or a promise.)
Antónimos
warning (A sign that something may go wrong.)
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red flag (A clear sign of potential trouble.)
Temas
business
|news
|daily_life
Definición
a sign that you don’t need to worry
something that shows a situation is safe, acceptable, or likely to succeed, reducing concern
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
reassurance
AFI
GB/ɹˌiəʃˈʊɹəns/
US/ɹˌiəʃˈʊɹəns/
Sílabas y acento
re - as - sur - ance (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (as)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: reassurance
- Plural: reassurance, reassurances
Expresiones
give (someone) reassurance
1/ɡˈɪv sˈʌmwˌʌn ɹˌiəʃˈʊɹəns/
fixed phrase
comfort someone who worries
to help someone feel less worried
Ejemplos
- The nurse gave him reassurance before the procedure.
- I tried to give her reassurance about the move.
- A quick reply can give someone reassurance.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Please give me reassurance.
- He gave her reassurance.
need reassurance
1/nˈid ɹˌiəʃˈʊɹəns/
fixed phrase
require comforting support
to need someone to calm you
Ejemplos
- After the accident, she needed reassurance that he was safe.
- New employees often need reassurance in the first few weeks.
- He didn’t need reassurance; he needed clear information.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I need reassurance.
offer reassurance
1/ˈɔfɚ ɹˌiəʃˈʊɹəns/
fixed phrase
provide calming support
to say something to calm someone
Ejemplos
- The CEO offered reassurance that the company was stable.
- He offered reassurance but avoided making promises.
- Teachers offered reassurance to anxious students.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- She offered reassurance to her friend.
provide reassurance
1/pɹəvˈaɪd ɹˌiəʃˈʊɹəns/
fixed phrase
formal
give reassurance formally
to give reassurance, often officially
Ejemplos
- The report provides reassurance that safety standards are being met.
- Officials provided reassurance to residents after the storm.
- The policy is meant to provide reassurance to investors.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The letter provided reassurance.
seek reassurance
1/sˈik ɹˌiəʃˈʊɹəns/
fixed phrase
look for comfort
to look for words that calm you
Ejemplos
- He kept checking his phone, seeking reassurance from his partner.
- Some people seek reassurance online when they feel anxious.
- She sought reassurance about her performance.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I sought reassurance from my friend.
words of reassurance
1/wˈɚdz əv ɹˌiəʃˈʊɹəns/
fixed phrase
comforting things said
kind words that calm someone
Ejemplos
- He offered a few words of reassurance before she went on stage.
- The coach’s words of reassurance helped the team refocus.
- In the message, she added words of reassurance for the children.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- She gave me words of reassurance.