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Insure Definition & Meaning

insure
verb
  1. 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"
  2. make certain of; "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success!"
  3. protect by insurance; "The insurance won't cover this"
  4. take out insurance for

"Insure" in song lyrics

See how insure is used in real songs:

  • "Vernacular's pure and I can insure"
    Kool Moe Dee — How Ya Like Me Now
  • "life insure"
    AOL — AOL
  • "health insurance for the hard to insure"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with insure

Usage tips for "insure"

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Frequently asked questions

What does insure mean?
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" make certain of; "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success!" protect by insurance; "The insurance won't cover this" take out insurance for
What part of speech is insure?
Insure is a verb.
How many definitions does insure have?
Insure has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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