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Definition of Insure
1. Verb. Be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something. "Control the quality of the product"
Specialized synonyms: Proof, Proofread, Control, Double-check, Cross-check, Cinch, Card, Spot-check, Cover
Related verbs: Check, Check Off, Mark, Mark Off, Tick, Tick Off, Check, Ascertain, Check, Determine, Find Out, Learn, See, Watch, Control, Verify
Generic synonyms: Verify
Derivative terms: Check, Check
2. Verb. Make certain of. "Preparation will guarantee success!"
Related verbs: Guarantee, Vouch
Specialized synonyms: Doom, Make
Derivative terms: Guarantee
3. Verb. Protect by insurance. "The insurance won't cover this"
Specialized synonyms: Reinsure, Indemnify
Generic synonyms: Guarantee, Warrant
Related verbs: Cover, Compensate, Cover, Overcompensate
Derivative terms: Coverage, Insurance, Insurer, Underwriter, Underwriter
4. Verb. Take out insurance for.
Generic synonyms: Protect
Derivative terms: Insurance
Definition of Insure
1. v. t. To make sure or secure; as, to insure safety to any one.
2. v. i. To underwrite; to make insurance; as, a company insures at three per cent.
Definition of Insure
1. Verb. (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. ¹
2. Verb. (intransitive) To deal in such contracts; subscribe to a policy of insurance ¹
3. Verb. (Chiefly American English) (alternative spelling of ensure): (transitive) To make sure or certain of; guarantee. ¹
4. Verb. (context: perhaps nonstandard) (alternative form of assure): (transitive) To give confidence in the trustworthiness of. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Insure
1. to guarantee against loss [v -SURED, -SURING, -SURES]
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