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noun
the person, group, or organization whose life or property is covered by an insurance policy.
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verb (used with object)
1.
to guarantee against loss or harm.
2.
to secure indemnity to or on, in case of loss, damage, or death.
3.
to issue or procure an insurance policy on or for.
4.
ensure ( defs 1–3 ).
verb (used without object)
5.
to issue or procure an insurance policy.
Related forms
o·ver·in·sure, verb (used with object), o·ver·in·sured, o·ver·in·sur·ing.
pre·in·sure, verb (used with object), pre·in·sured, pre·in·sur·ing.
Synonyms
1. warrant. 4. assure.
1. warrant. 4. assure.
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ensure or insure (ɛnˈʃʊə, -ˈʃɔː) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | (may take a clause as object) to make certain or sure; guarantee: this victory will ensure his happiness |
| 2. | to make safe or secure; protect |
| insure or insure | |
| —vb | |
| en'surer or insure | |
| —n | |
| insure (ɪnˈʃʊə, -ˈʃɔː) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | ( |
| 2. | ( |
| 3. | ensure another word (esp US) for ensure |
| in'surable | |
| —adj | |
| insura'bility | |
| —n | |
| insured (ɪnˈʃʊəd, -ˈʃɔːd) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | covered by insurance: an insured risk |
| —n | |
| 2. | the person, persons, or organization covered by an insurance policy |
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Word Origin & History
insure
c.1440, variant of ensuren (see ensure). Took on its particular sense of "make safe against loss by payment of premiums" 1635 (replacing assure in that meaning).
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Example sentences
It was insured, but neither of them thought they would be compensated for the painting's full worth.
All available information must be insured so it will not be curtailed or hid- den in any way.
Creditor insurance covers debts to a pre-agreed value if the insured is unable to work.
His moustache was a trademark insured for an incredible amount.
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