Collocations for reassurance - noun
ADJ.
great | further | constant, continual | calm
Continual calm reassurance should be given.
Continual calm reassurance should be given.
VERB + REASSURANCE
have
We have had some reassurances from the council that the building will be saved.
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.
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.
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.
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.
She kept looking in the mirror despite my constant reassurances that her hair looked fine.
for ~
He held onto her hand for reassurance.
He held onto her hand for reassurance.
in ~
I patted her shoulder in reassurance.
I patted her shoulder in reassurance.
~ about/on
The ministry tried to offer reassurance on the safety of eating beef.
The ministry tried to offer reassurance on the safety of eating beef.
~ from
reassurances from the researchers about their work
reassurances from the researchers about their work