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insure

The correct spelling is insure.

How to pronounce insure

/ɪnˈʃɔː/
verb

IPA: /ɪnˈʃɔː/

Say it like: Inz-her

The correct spelling is insure. To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure. For example: "I use an alarm clock to ensure that I get up on time."

Usage Examples

I use an alarm clock to ensure that I get up on time.

I'm not insured against burglary.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.
  2. 2.To make sure or certain of something (usually some future event or condition).
  3. 3.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.
  4. 4.To deal in such contracts; subscribe to a policy of insurance

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