in·sure ( n-sh r )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.
[Middle English ensuren, to assure, from Old French enseurer, possibly variant of assurer; see assure.]
in·sur a·bil i·ty n. in·sur a·ble adj. |
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 insurable adj insurability n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | 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"proofread, proof - read for errors; "I should proofread my manuscripts" 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" cross-check - check out conflicting sources; crosscheck facts, for example 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!"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"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 forreinsure - 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 |
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