insure — to buy insurance to protect against loss or damage
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to buy insurance to protect against loss or damage
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈʃʊr/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother insured her dentures for $10,000 because she said they're worth more than her car.
- To insure a good grade, she studied every night for a month.
- He tried to insure his bad jokes, but even the insurance company rejected them as 'too risky'.
insure
VERB[/ɪnˈʃʊr/]
to buy insurance to protect against loss or damage
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old French 'enseurer', which evolved from Latin 'securus' (safe, secure). The term developed during the medieval period as merchants sought to protect their cargo and property against maritime risks through formal agreements.
Breakdown
en- (in, into) + -sure (secure, safe), from Latin 'securus' (se- without + -curus care). The prefix en- indicates the action of making or becoming secure.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother insured her dentures for $10,000 because she said they're worth more than her car.”
“To insure a good grade, she studied every night for a month.”
“He tried to insure his bad jokes, but even the insurance company rejected them as 'too risky'.”
“Companies must insure their employees against workplace accidents.”
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