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- pronunciation:
- ihn
shur
[or]
ihn
shuhr
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
insures, insuring, insured |
| definition 1: |
to guarantee against loss or harm, as with an insurance policy.
We insured our house against flooding.- similar words:
- cover, guarantee, guaranty, underwrite, warrant
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| definition 2: |
to guarantee or make sure of; ensure.
They thought that a move to the country insured a pleasant life.- similar words:
- cover, ensure
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| definition 3: |
(of an insurance company) to issue a policy that covers (a person or item) should that person or thing cause injury or damage, or should that person or thing be injured, lost, or damaged itself.
Some companies will not insure young drivers. |
| definition 4: |
to take out an insurance policy on (something) that will pay out a specified amount should that thing be lost or damaged.
He insured the painting for a half million dollars. |
| related words: |
assure, pledge, register, secure, stipulate |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to buy or sell insurance policies.
- similar words:
- underwrite
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| definition 2: |
to help ward off or protect against something unwanted.
Making the necessary repairs now will insure against greater damage in the future. |
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