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insuring

[in-shoor, -shur] Origin

in·sure

[in-shoor, -shur] verb, -sured, -sur·ing.
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.

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Insuring is always a great word to know.
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a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.

Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English; variant of ensure

o·ver·in·sure, verb (used with object), -sured, -sur·ing.
pre·in·sure, verb (used with object), -sured, -sur·ing.


1. warrant. 4. assure.

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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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