insure (redirected from insure against)

in·sure  (n-shr)

v. in·sured, in·sur·ing, in·sures

v.tr.

1.

a. To provide or arrange insurance for: a company that insures homeowners and businesses.

b. To acquire or have insurance for: insured herself against losses; insured his car for theft.

2. To make sure, certain, or secure. See Usage Note at assure.

v.intr.

To buy or sell insurance.

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[Middle English ensuren, to assure, from Old French enseurer, possibly variant of assurer; see assure.]

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in·sura·bili·ty n.

in·sura·ble adj.

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insure

Verb

[-suring, -sured]

1. to guarantee or protect (against risk or loss)

2. (often foll. by against)to issue (a person) with an insurance policy or take out an insurance policy (on): the players were insured against accidents

3. Chiefly US same as ensure

insurable adj
insurability n

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	insure - 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" see to it, ensure, ascertain, check, assure, control, see proofread, proof - read for errors; "I should proofread my manuscripts" check off, tick off, mark off, tick, check, mark - put a check mark on or near or next to; "Please check each name on the list"; "tick off the items"; "mark off the units" control - verify by using a duplicate register for comparison; "control an account" check - verify by consulting a source or authority; "check the spelling of this word"; "check your facts" double-check - check once more to be absolutely sure cross-check - check out conflicting sources; crosscheck facts, for example cinch - make sure of card - ask someone for identification to determine whether he or she is old enough to consume liquor; "I was carded when I tried to buy a beer!" spot-check - pick out random samples for examination in order to ensure high quality verify - confirm the truth of; "Please verify that the doors are closed"; "verify a claim" ascertain, find out, learn, watch, determine, see, check - find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort; "I want to see whether she speaks French"; "See whether it works"; "find out if he speaks Russian"; "Check whether the train leaves on time" cover - maintain a check on; especially by patrolling; "The second officer covered the top floor" verify, control - check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard; "Are you controlling for the temperature?"
	2.	insure - make certain of; "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success!" assure, ensure, guarantee, secure guarantee, vouch - give surety or assume responsibility; "I vouch for the quality of my products" doom - make certain of the failure or destruction of; "This decision will doom me to lose my position" make - assure the success of; "A good review by this critic will make your play!"
	3.	insure - protect by insurance; "The insurance won't cover this" underwrite, cover reinsure - insure again by assuming all or a part of the liability of an insurance company already covering a risk warrant, guarantee - stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of; "The dealer warrants all the cars he sells"; "I warrant this information" indemnify - secure against future loss, damage, or liability; give security for; "This plan indemnifies workers against wages lost through illness" cover - to take an action to protect against future problems; "Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself" overcompensate, compensate, cover - make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities; "he is compensating for being a bad father"
	4.	insure - take out insurance for reinsure - insure again by transferring to another insurance company all or a part of a liability assumed protect - shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage; "Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain" reinsure - provide additional insurance for coinsure - take out coinsurance

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insure

verb 1. assure, cover, protect, guarantee, warrant, underwrite, indemnify

verb 2. protect, cover, safeguard

Translations

insure [ɪnˈʃuəʳ] vt → asegurar;

to insure sb or sb's life → hacer un seguro de vida a algn;

to insure (against) → asegurar (contra);

to be insured for £5000 → tener un seguro de 5000 libras

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insure [ɪnˈʃuəʳ] vt → assurer;

to insure (o.s.) against (fig) → parer à;

to insure sb/sb's life → assurer qn/la vie de qn;

to be insured for £5000 → être assuré(e) pour 5000 livres

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insure [ɪnˈʃuəʳ] vt → versichern;

to insure o.s./sth against sth → sich/etw gegen etw versichern;

to insure o.s. or one's life → eine Lebensversicherung abschließen;

to insure (o.s.) against sth (fig) → sich gegen etw absichern;

to be insured for £5,000 → für £5000 versichert sein

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insure [ɪnˈʃuəʳ] vt → assicurare;

to insure sb or sb's life → assicurare qn sulla vita;

to be insured for £5000 → essere assicurato per 5000 sterline