About The Word Insure
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Insure
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What's The Definition Of Insure?
[v] be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something; "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product"
[v] make certain of; "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success!" [v] protect by insurance; "The insurance won't cover this" [v] take out insurance for Synonyms | Synonyms for Insure: ascertain | assure | assure | check | control | cover | ensure | ensure | guarantee | secure | see | see to it | underwrite Related Terms | Find terms related to Insure: arm | armor | ascertain | assure | attest | back | be sponsor for | bless | bond | certify | champion | cinch | clear up | clinch | cloak | compass about | confirm | copyright | countersecure | cover | cushion | decide | defend | determine | dismiss all doubt | endorse | ensure | establish | fence | fend | find out | fix | get at | guarantee | guaranty | guard | harbor | haven | keep | keep from harm | make certain | make no doubt | make no mistake | make safe | make sure | make sure of | nail down | nestle | patent | police | protect | reassure | register | remove all doubt | ride shotgun for | safeguard | screen | secure | see that | see to it | set at rest | settle | shelter | shield | shroud | sign | sign for | sort out | sponsor | stand behind | stand up for | subscribe to | undersign | underwrite | warrant See Also | card | cinch | coinsure | cover | cross-check | double-check | indemnify | make | proof | proofread | protect | reinsure | reinsure | spot-check | verify | warrant Insure In Webster's Dictionary \In"sure\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Insured}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Insuring}.] [OE. ensuren, prob. for assuren, by a change of
prefix. See 1st {In-}, and {Sure}, and cf. {Assure},
{Ensure}.] [Written also {ensure}.]
1. To make sure or secure; as, to insure safety to any one.
2. Specifically, to secure against a loss by a contingent
event, on certain stipulated conditions, or at a given
rate or premium; to give or to take an insurance on or
for; as, a merchant insures his ship or its cargo, or
both, against the dangers of the sea; goods and buildings
are insured against fire or water; persons are insured
against sickness, accident, or death; and sometimes
hazardous debts are insured.
\In*sure"\, v. i. To underwrite; to make insurance; as, a company insures at three per cent. |
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