Insure

Quick meaning: Insure is a verb meaning (intransitive) To deal in such contracts; subscribe to a policy of insurance.

Meaning

(intransitive) To deal in such contracts; subscribe to a policy of insurance.

More Meanings

1. (transitive) To provide for compensation if some specified risk occurs. Often agreed by policy (contract) to offer financial compensation in case of an accident, theft or other undesirable event.
2. (chiefly US, transitive, dated) Alternative spelling of ensure; to make sure or certain of; guarantee.

Example Sentences

I'm not insured against burglary.

The latest in automation equipment, combined with highly skilled craftsmen, insure the high quality of the Packard Clipper.

[…] the sentry placed over the prisoner had strict orders to let no one have communication with him but the Chaplain. And certain unobtrusive measures were taken absolutely to insure this point.

"I have a friend at court," whispered she to her companion: "last night I singled out one of Sir Robert's secretaries, and a few smiles made him my devoted chevalier, and he promised to insure an interview."

Word Forms

• insures
• insuring
• insured

Synonyms for insure

Depending on context, synonyms include ascertain, control, assure, secure, see, cover.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include underwrite, guarantee, ensure, see, ascertain, assure.

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