1. (v. t.) To assure anew; to restore confidence to\; to free from fear or terror.

2. (v. t.) To reinsure.

afford hope ascertain assure augur well bear up bid fair bolster brace brace up buck up buoy up certify cheer cinch clear up clinch comfort condole with console decide determine dismiss all doubt ease embolden encourage ensure establish find out fix get at give comfort give hope have good prospects hearten hold out hope hold out promise inspire inspire hope inspirit insure justify hope make certain make fair promise make no doubt make no mistake make sure make sure of nail down nerve promise put at ease raise expectations raise hope relieve remove all doubt see that see to it set at ease set at rest settle solace sort out support sympathize with uplift