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Collocations for reassurance - noun

ADJ.

great | further | constant, continual | calm
Continual calm reassurance should be given.

VERB + REASSURANCE

have
We have had some reassurances from the council that the building will be saved.
need, want | look for, seek
He glanced at her, seeking reassurance.
draw, find, gain, receive
He drew reassurance from the enthusiastic applause. | She found reassurance in the high attendance at her lectures.
bring (sb), give (sb), offer (sb), provide (sb with)
A system of beliefs can bring you reassurance at times of stress.

PREP.

despite ~
She kept looking in the mirror despite my constant reassurances that her hair looked fine.
for ~
He held onto her hand for reassurance.
in ~
I patted her shoulder in reassurance.
~ about/on
The ministry tried to offer reassurance on the safety of eating beef.
~ from
reassurances from the researchers about their work

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