'Insure' definitions:
Definition of 'insure'
From: WordNet
verb
Be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something; "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product" [syn: see, check, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain, assure]
verb
Make certain of; "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success!" [syn: guarantee, ensure, insure, assure, secure]
verb
Protect by insurance; "The insurance won't cover this" [syn: cover, insure, underwrite]
verb
Take out insurance for
Definition of 'Insure'
From: GCIDE
- Insure \In"sure\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Insured; p. pr. & vb. n. Insuring.] [OE. ensuren, prob. for assuren, by a change of prefix. See 1st In-, and Sure, and cf. Assure, Ensure.] [Written also ensure.] [1913 Webster]
- 1. To make sure or secure; as, to insure safety to any one. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Specifically, to secure against a loss by a contingent event, on certain stipulated conditions, or at a given rate or premium; to give or to take an insurance on or for; as, a merchant insures his ship or its cargo, or both, against the dangers of the sea; goods and buildings are insured against fire or water; persons are insured against sickness, accident, or death; and sometimes hazardous debts are insured. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Insure'
From: GCIDE
- Insure \In*sure"\, v. i. To underwrite; to make insurance; as, a company insures at three per cent. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'insure'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- arm,
- armor,
- ascertain,
- assure,
- attest,
- back,
- be sponsor for,
- bless,
- bond,
- certify,
- champion,
- cinch,
- clear up,
- clinch,
- cloak,
- compass about,
- confirm,
- copyright,
- countersecure,
- cover,
- cushion,
- decide,
- defend,
- determine,
- dismiss all doubt,
- endorse,
- ensure,
- establish,
- fence,
- fend,
- find out,
- fix,
- get at,
- guarantee,
- guaranty,
- guard,
- harbor,
- haven,
- keep,
- keep from harm,
- make certain,
- make no doubt,
- make no mistake,
- make safe,
- make sure,
- make sure of,
- nail down,
- nestle,
- patent,
- police,
- protect,
- reassure,
- register,
- remove all doubt,
- ride shotgun for,
- safeguard,
- screen,
- secure,
- see that,
- see to it,
- set at rest,
- settle,
- shelter,
- shield,
- shroud,
- sign,
- sign for,
- sort out,
- sponsor,
- stand behind,
- stand up for,
- subscribe to,
- undersign,
- underwrite,
- warrant
Words containing 'Insure'
- Insurable,
- Insurance,
- Insurant,
- Insured,
- Insurer,
- Insuring,
- insurability,
- Accident insurance,
- Endowment insurance,
- Fire insurance,
- Insurance broker,
- Insurance company,
- Insurance policy,
- Life insurance,
- Marine insurance,
- Mutual insurance,
- Term insurance,
- Tontine insurance,
- Underground insurance,
- automobile insurance,
- car insurance,
- disability insurance,
- group insurance,
- hazard insurance,
- health insurance,
- hospitalisation insurance,
- hospitalization insurance,
- insurable interest,
- insurance agent,
- insurance claim,
- insurance coverage,
- insurance firm,
- insurance premium,
- insurance reserve,
- insurance underwriter,
- insured person,
- liability insurance,
- malpractice insurance,
- national insurance,
- no fault insurance,
- social insurance,
- survivors insurance,
- Mutual insurance company,
- business interruption insurance,
- no fault automobile insurance,
- ordinary life insurance,
- re-insure,
- self-insurance,
- straight life insurance,
- whole life insurance,
- federal deposit insurance corporation,
- old-age insurance,
- self-insurance fund