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insure

|in-sure|

🇺🇸

/ɪnˈʃʊr/

🇬🇧

/ɪnˈʃɔːr/

covered by insurance

Etymology

Etymology Information

'insure' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'ensuren,' where 'en-' meant 'to make' and 'suren' meant 'sure.'

Historical Evolution

'ensuren' transformed into the modern English word 'insure' through the influence of Old French 'enseurer.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to make sure or certain,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to provide insurance.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to provide or obtain insurance for something or someone.

The company decided to insure its assets against theft.

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Verb 2

to make certain or secure something.

The measures were taken to insure the safety of the passengers.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45