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Pronunciation : In"sure
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [OE. ensuren, prob. for assuren, by a change of prefix. See 1st In-, and Sure, and cf. Assure, Ensure.] [Written also ensure.]
Definition : 1. To make sure or secure; as, to insure safety to any one.

2. 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.

t. [imp. & p. p. Insured; p. pr. & vb. n. Insuring.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : In*sure"
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To underwrite; to make insurance; as, a company insures at three per cent.

i.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913