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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Insure \In"sure\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Insured}; p. pr & vb n. {Insuring}.] [OE. ensuren, prob. for assuren, by a change of prefix. See 1st {In-}, and {Sure}, and cf {Assure}, {Ensure}.] [Written also {ensure}.] 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. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Insure \In*sure"\, v. i. To underwrite; to make insurance; as a company insures at three per cent. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: insure v 1: be careful or certain to do something make certain of something "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product" [syn: {see}, {check}, {see to it}, {ensure}, {control}, {ascertain}, {assure}] 2: make certain of "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success!" [syn: {guarantee}, {ensure}, {assure}, {secure}] 3: protect by insurance; "The insurance won't cover this" [syn: {cover}, {underwrite}] 4: take out insurance for
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