verb
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insure
Insure (verb) means to arrange, usually by paying for a policy, to receive money if something bad such as an accident or theft happens.
verb
1
To arrange, usually by paying for a policy, to receive money if something bad such as an accident or theft happens.
"I'm not insured against burglary."
2
To sell or offer insurance policies.
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Etymology
First attested in c. 1440, as a variant of Middle English ensuren (from Anglo-Norman enseurer, itself from Old French en- + seür (“sure”), probably influenced by Old French asseürer (“to assure”)); took on its particular sense of "make safe against loss by payment of premiums" in 1635, replacing assure. Doublet of ensure.
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What is the meaning of insure?
"insure" (verb) means to arrange, usually by paying for a policy, to receive money if something bad such as an accident or theft happens.
What is another word for insure?
Other words for "insure" include ensure, secure, guarantee, underwrite, control, assure.
What is the opposite of insure?
Opposites of "insure" include imperil, jeopardize.
What are the different meanings of insure?
"insure" has 2 main meanings: 1. To arrange, usually by paying for a policy, to receive money if something bad such as an accident or theft happens; 2. To sell or offer insurance policies.
