insure: Meaning and Definition of

in•sure

Pronunciation: (in-shoor', -shûr'), [key]
— v., -sured, -sur•ing.
—v.t.
  1. to guarantee against loss or harm.
  2. to secure indemnity to or on, in case of loss, damage, or death.
  3. to issue or procure an insurance policy on or for.
  4. ensure (defs. 1–3).
—v.i.
  1. to issue or procure an insurance policy.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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