R2. room / reap / reassure

1. room

: If there is room for a particular kind of behaviour or action, people are able to behave in that way or to take that action.

: the word "room" can be used metaphorically to mean space or capacity for something to grow, change, or improve.

: the word "room" can also be used in other phrases to indicate the space or opportunity for something to occur:

 

cf) room for improvement:  It suggests that there is still a possibility for something to be better than it currently is. 
ex) The software is functional, but there is room for improvement in terms of user experience.
ex) The team played well, but there is always room for improvement.
ex) Your essay is good, but there’s room for improvement in the conclusion.

ex) It's a lot better now, but I think there's still room for improvement.

ex) Room for Growth - This phrase often refers to the potential for someone or something to grow or expand. For example: "The company is small now, but there is a lot of room for growth in the market."
ex) Room for Maneuver - This means that there is flexibility or space to change course or adapt as needed.
For example: "The contract is strict and leaves little room for maneuver if circumstances change."
ex) Room to Breathe - This means having the space, time, or freedom to relax or think without feeling pressured.
For example: "After a hectic week, I need some room to breathe over the weekend."
ex) Room for Error - This means that there is some allowance or tolerance for mistakes or inaccuracies.
For example: "This is a delicate procedure with no room for error."

 

ex) The intensity of the work left little room for personal grief or anxiety. 
ex) Once the plaster was dry there was no room for correction. 
ex) There's lots of room to express yourself creatively. 

 

2. reap

: to get (something, such as a reward) as a result of something that you have done

ex) She is now reaping the benefits/rewards of her hard work. 
ex) He reaped large profits from his investments.
ex) She studied every evening and reaped the benefits at exam time.
ex) Many critics have argued that few U.S. exporters will reap significant benefits from agreements with such small markets as Morocco, Jordan, Bahrain, Singapore, and Chile.
ex) You reap what you sow.
ex) As you sow, so shall you reap.
ex) Market opportunities reap the greatest economic benefits when they are pursued in alignment with the interests of American workers and innovators, manufacturers, farmers, ranchers, fishers, and underserved communities.

 

 

3. reassure

: set sb's mind at rest
: to comfort sb and stop them from worrying
: The word "reassure" means to remove doubts or fears, to give confidence, or to make someone feel less worried or concerned about something. It involves making someone feel sure or certain about a situation or outcome, often through comforting words, actions, or providing additional information.

ex) They tried to reassure her, but she still felt anxious.
ex) The police have reassured witnesses who may be afraid to come forward that they will be guaranteed anonymity.
ex) We would like to reassure our valued investors that we have identified the challenges and are implementing a robust strategy to improve performance in the coming quarters.

ex) The customer service representative was able to reassure the angry customer by addressing his complaint and offering a refund.

ex) The government issued a statement to reassure the public that the water supply was safe to drink despite the recent chemical spill in the area.