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Verb: insure  'in'shûr
  1. Be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
    "insure that the curtains are closed"
    - see, check, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain, assure
     
  2. Make certain in the future
    "Preparation will insure success!"
    - guarantee, ensure, assure, secure
     
  3. Protect by insurance
    - cover, underwrite
     
  4. Take out insurance for

Sounds like: ensure

Derived forms: insured, insures, insuring

See also: insurance, insurer

Type of: guarantee, protect, verify, warrant

Encyclopedia: Insure