insure

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As a verb, insure means 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.

Meanings of insure

4 meanings

verb

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.
“I'm not insured against burglary.”
To deal in such contracts; subscribe to a policy of insurance
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”
Similar: see, check, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain
Make certain of
“This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us”
“Preparation will guarantee success!”
Similar: guarantee, ensure, assure, secure