Main Entry: in·sure

Pronunciation: \in-ˈshu̇r\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): in·sured; in·sur·ing

Etymology: Middle English, to assure, probably alteration of assuren

Date: 1635

transitive verb 1 : to provide or obtain insurance on or for
2 : to make certain especially by taking necessary measures and precautionsintransitive verb : to contract to give or take insurance

synonyms see ensure