in|sure

in|sure
in|sure «ihn SHUR», verb, -sured, -sur|ing.
–v.t.
1. to arrange for money payment in case of loss, accident, or death: »

An insurance company will insure your house against fire.

2. to make safe against loss by paying money to an insurance company: »

He insured his car against accident, theft, and fire.

3. to make sure or certain; guarantee; ensure: »

Check your work to insure its accuracy.

4. to make safe; protect; ensure: »

More care will insure you against making so many mistakes.

–v.i.
to give or buy insurance.
[variant of ensure < Anglo-French enseürer < en- in + Old French seür sure < Latin sēcūrus. See related etym. at sure. (Cf.sure)]
Usage See ensure for usage note. (Cf.ensure)

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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