Insure


[in-shoo r, -shur] /ɪnˈʃʊər, -ˈʃɜr/

verb (used with object), insured, insuring.
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 policy on or for.
4.
(defs 1–3).
verb (used without object), insured, insuring.
5.
to issue or procure an policy.
/ɪnˈʃʊə; -ˈʃɔː/
verb
1.
(often foll by against) to guarantee or protect (against risk, loss, etc): we insured against disappointment by making an early reservation
2.
(often foll by against) to issue (a person) with an insurance policy or take out an insurance policy (on): his house was heavily insured against fire, after all his car accidents the company refuses to insure him again
3.
another word (esp US) for ensure (sense 1), ensure (sense 2)
v.

mid-15c., insuren, spelling variant of ensuren (see ensure). Took on its particular sense of “make safe against loss by payment of premiums” from mid-17c. (replacing assure in that meaning). Related: Insured; insuring.

Read Also:

  • Insured

    [in-shoo rd, -shurd] /ɪnˈʃʊərd, -ˈʃɜrd/ noun 1. the person, group, or organization whose life or property is covered by an policy. [in-shoo r, -shur] /ɪnˈʃʊər, -ˈʃɜr/ verb (used with object), insured, insuring. 1. to guarantee against loss or harm. 2. to secure indemnity to or on, in case of loss, damage, or death. 3. to […]

  • Insureds

    [in-shoo rd, -shurd] /ɪnˈʃʊərd, -ˈʃɜrd/ noun 1. the person, group, or organization whose life or property is covered by an policy. /ɪnˈʃʊəd; -ˈʃɔːd/ adjective 1. covered by insurance: an insured risk noun 2. the person, persons, or organization covered by an insurance policy

  • Insurer

    [in-shoo r-er, -shur-] /ɪnˈʃʊər ər, -ˈʃɜr-/ noun 1. a person or company that contracts to indemnify another in the event of loss or damage; underwriter. 2. a person or thing that . 3. a person who sells . /ɪnˈʃʊərə; -ˈʃɔː-/ noun 1. a person or company offering insurance policies in return for premiums 2. a […]

  • Insurgence

    [in-sur-juh ns] /ɪnˈsɜr dʒəns/ noun 1. an act of rebellion; insurrection; revolt. /ɪnˈsɜːdʒəns/ noun 1. rebellion, uprising, or riot n. 1847; see insurgency + -ence.

  • Insurgency

    [in-sur-juh n-see] /ɪnˈsɜr dʒən si/ noun, plural insurgencies for 4. 1. the state or condition of being . 2. insurrection against an existing government, usually one’s own, by a group not recognized as having the status of a belligerent. 3. rebellion within a group, as by members against leaders. 4. . n. 1803, from insurgent […]


Disclaimer: Insure definition / meaning should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. All content on this website is for informational purposes only.