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insure

 

[ ɪnˈʃʊər ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

financial protection

To arrange for compensation in the event of damage or loss; to protect oneself financially against potential risks.

Synonyms

cover, guarantee, protect, secure

Examples of usage

  • Many people insure their cars in case of accidents.
  • It's important to insure your home against fire and theft.
  • She insured her jewelry before going on vacation.
  • The company insures its employees with a health insurance plan.
Context #2 | Verb

assure or guarantee

To provide or obtain insurance for; to make sure or certain of something.

Synonyms

assure, guarantee, promise, secure

Examples of usage

  • I can insure you that the job will be done on time.
  • He insured his victory by practicing every day.
  • The warranty insures the quality of the product.
  • Her experience insures her success in this field.

Translations

Translations of the word "insure" in other languages:

🇵🇹 assegurar

🇮🇳 बीमा करना

🇩🇪 versichern

🇮🇩 mengasuransikan

🇺🇦 страхувати

🇵🇱 ubezpieczać

🇯🇵 保険をかける (ほけんをかける)

🇫🇷 assurer

🇪🇸 asegurar

🇹🇷 sigortalamak

🇰🇷 보험에 들다

🇸🇦 تأمين

🇨🇿 pojistit

🇸🇰 poistiť

🇨🇳 投保 (tóubǎo)

🇸🇮 zavarovati

🇮🇸 tryggja

🇰🇿 сақтандыру

🇬🇪 დაზღვევა

🇦🇿 sığortalamaq

🇲🇽 asegurar

Etymology

The word 'insure' originated from the Latin word 'securus', meaning 'safe' or 'secure'. It first appeared in English in the 1630s with the specific sense of 'make safe'. Over time, it evolved to encompass the concept of financial protection against risks and uncertainties, becoming a commonly used term in the insurance industry.

See also: assure, ensure, surely, sureness, surety, unsure.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,616, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.