to insure

Definition of to insure in English English dictionary: To provide for compensation if some specified risk occurs. Often agreed by policy (contract) to offer financial compensation in case of an accident, theft or other undesirable event
I'm not insured against burglary.; Alternative form of assure: To give confidence in the trustworthiness of
He insured me that there would be no further delays.; Alternative spelling of ensure: To make sure or certain of; guarantee
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.; To deal in such contracts; subscribe to a policy of insurance; misspelling of assure; means any person carrying on the general insurance business in India; to protect yourself from loss You pay premiums (payments) to an insurance company who, in turn, agrees to pay for losses to your property (house, car, jewelry, etc ) or your person (in case of injury) You can buy insurance that protects you even when you cause a loss to other people For example, you cause a car accident; take out insurance for; 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"; {f} provide a guarantee against possible damage or loss; assure, ensure, make certain; To provide for mitigation if something goes wrong. Often agree by contract to offer financial compensation in case of an accident, theft or other undesirable event; To make sure or secure; as, to insure safety to any one; To underwrite; to make insurance; as, a company insures at three per cent; cover by insurance, as in: This company will insure the data on my hard disk as well as the computer itself; 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; protect by insurance; "The insurance won't cover this"; If you insure yourself against something unpleasant that might happen in the future, you do something to protect yourself in case it happens, or to prevent it happening. He insured himself against failure by treating only people he was sure he could cure All the electronics in the world cannot insure against accidents, though. see also ensure; If you insure yourself or your property, you pay money to an insurance company so that, if you become ill or if your property is damaged or stolen, the company will pay you a sum of money. For protection against unforeseen emergencies, you insure your house, your furnishings and your car Think carefully before you insure against accident, sickness and redundancy We automatically insure your belongings against fire and theft; make certain of; "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success!"