Insure: meaning, definitions and examples

Typically used in the context of financial or legal arrangements to protect against loss, damage, or liability, especially in relation to insurance policies.

• You should insure your car to protect against accidents.
• She decided to insure her home against natural disasters.

This word is more general and widely used in many situations where something or someone is being kept safe from harm or danger.

• Sunscreen helps protect your skin from UV rays.
• Parents always try to protect their children from harm.

Often used in the context of making something safe from threats or securing an advantage or position. It has a broader meaning than just physical safety.

• They need to secure the building before the event.
• She managed to secure funding for her project.

Often related to insurance but can be used more generally to mean providing protection or taking care of something. It is less formal and can be used in various contexts.

• This policy will cover any medical expenses.
• The company will cover travel expenses for the employees.

Used to provide a promise or assurance that something will happen or a product will work as expected. It can be related to warranties and promises.

• We guarantee that the product will be delivered on time.
• The manufacturer guarantees this appliance for two years.

Identical context as the previous 'insure' entry. Consider merging to remove redundancy.

• Identical examples as the previous 'insure' entry

Use when you want to remove doubt or reassure someone about something. Often used in verbal contexts where one person is convincing another.

• I assure you, everything will be fine
• She assured me that she would be there on time

Use when referring to a formal promise or assurance, usually involving a product or service, often implying a refund or replacement if something goes wrong.

• This product comes with a two-year guarantee
• We guarantee you’ll be satisfied with our service

Use when making a commitment or declaration of intent to do something. Can be formal or informal, and can have negative connotations if the promise is broken.

• I promise to help you with your homework
• She made a promise to visit her grandmother every week

Use when ensuring safety or protection, often in physical or digital contexts. Also used in contexts related to obtaining something with certainty.

• He secured the house before leaving for vacation
• The team managed to secure a grant for the project