verb

insure

Insure (verb) means 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.

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.

To deal in such contracts; subscribe to a policy of insurance

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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.

Rhymes for insure

pure cure sure azure nature future manure secure impure injure figure allure

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of insure?

"insure" (verb) means 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.

What are the different meanings of insure?

"insure" has 2 main meanings: 1. 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; 2. To deal in such contracts; subscribe to a policy of insurance.