reassurance
gb/ɹˌiəʃˈʊɹəns/ us/ɹˌiəʃˈʊɹəns/
B2
Inglese
megnyugtatás, megnyugvás, biztosíték, megnyugtató jel
SOSTANTIVO
B2
1
megnyugtatás
B2
Schema d'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.
Esempi per chi studia
I need reassurance before the test.
A vizsga előtt szükségem van egy kis megnyugtatásra.
His message gave me reassurance.
Az üzenete megnyugtatott.
Errore comune:
Learners often confuse reassurance (comfort) with assurance (a promise/guarantee) or use it as a verb; the verb is reassure.
Significato
comfort that reduces worry
Collocazioni
give reassurance
|offer reassurance
|provide reassurance
|seek reassurance
|need reassurance
|some reassurance
|constant reassurance
|verbal reassurance
|reassurance and support
|reassurance about the future
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
alarm (Something that causes fear or worry instead of reducing it.)
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discouragement (Words or actions that reduce confidence or hope.)
Temi
emotions
|communication
|relationships
|mental_health
|daily_life
Definizione
help that makes someone feel less worried
words, actions, or information that make someone feel less worried or afraid
SOSTANTIVO
B2
2
megnyugvás
B2
Schema d'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.
Esempi per chi studia
The news gave me reassurance.
A hír megnyugvással töltött el.
I felt reassurance after I spoke to her.
Miután beszéltem vele, megnyugvást éreztem.
Errore comune:
Learners may overuse reassurance where confidence is more natural when the meaning is personal self-belief rather than being calmed by someone or something.
Significato
a feeling of confidence
Collocazioni
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
Sinonimi
confidence (Often stronger and more self-directed than reassurance.)
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peace of mind (Emphasizes relief from worry.)
Contrari
anxiety (A worried, uneasy feeling that reassurance reduces.)
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doubt (Uncertainty rather than calm certainty.)
Temi
emotions
|mental_health
|daily_life
Definizione
a calm feeling that everything is okay
a feeling of calm certainty that things are okay or will work out
SOSTANTIVO
C1
3
biztosíték
B2
Schema d'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.
Esempi per chi studia
The result was reassurance that we were right.
Az eredmény megnyugtató jel volt arra, hogy igazunk volt.
Errore comune:
Learners may use reassurance where proof is required; reassurance can be weaker than evidence and may be emotional rather than factual.
Significato
a sign that things are fine
Collocazioni
welcome reassurance
|some reassurance
|little reassurance
|reassurance that
|reassurance for investors
|reassurance to customers
|source of reassurance
|additional reassurance
|public reassurance
|financial reassurance
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
warning (A sign that something may go wrong.)
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red flag (A clear sign of potential trouble.)
Temi
business
|news
|daily_life
Definizione
a sign that you don’t need to worry
something that shows a situation is safe, acceptable, or likely to succeed, reducing concern
Grammatica
Forma base
reassurance
IPA
GB/ɹˌiəʃˈʊɹəns/
US/ɹˌiəʃˈʊɹəns/
Sillabe e accento
re - as - sur - ance (4 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (as)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: reassurance
- Plural: reassurance, reassurances
Espressioni
give (someone) reassurance
1/ɡˈɪv sˈʌmwˌʌn ɹˌiəʃˈʊɹəns/
fixed phrase
comfort someone who worries
to help someone feel less worried
Esempi
- The nurse gave him reassurance before the procedure.
- I tried to give her reassurance about the move.
- A quick reply can give someone reassurance.
Esempi per chi studia
- Please give me reassurance.
- He gave her reassurance.
need reassurance
1/nˈid ɹˌiəʃˈʊɹəns/
fixed phrase
require comforting support
to need someone to calm you
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- I need reassurance.
offer reassurance
1/ˈɔfɚ ɹˌiəʃˈʊɹəns/
fixed phrase
provide calming support
to say something to calm someone
Esempi
- The CEO offered reassurance that the company was stable.
- He offered reassurance but avoided making promises.
- Teachers offered reassurance to anxious students.
Esempi per chi studia
- She offered reassurance to her friend.
provide reassurance
1/pɹəvˈaɪd ɹˌiəʃˈʊɹəns/
fixed phrase
formal
give reassurance formally
to give reassurance, often officially
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- The letter provided reassurance.
seek reassurance
1/sˈik ɹˌiəʃˈʊɹəns/
fixed phrase
look for comfort
to look for words that calm you
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- I sought reassurance from my friend.
words of reassurance
1/wˈɚdz əv ɹˌiəʃˈʊɹəns/
fixed phrase
comforting things said
kind words that calm someone
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- She gave me words of reassurance.