Insure

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈʃʊr/

Definitions of insure

verb to arrange for compensation in the event of damage or loss by taking out an insurance policy

Example Sentences

A1 I insure my car every year to protect it from accidents.

A2 She insured her new phone against theft and damage.

B1 It is important to insure your health in case of unexpected medical expenses.

B2 The company insured their property against fire and natural disasters.

C1 He insured his life for a large sum to provide for his family in case of his untimely death.

C2 The business owner insured his employees with comprehensive health coverage benefits.

Examples of insure in a Sentence

formal It is important to insure your property against any potential damage.

informal Make sure to insure your new car before hitting the road.

slang I gotta insure my phone in case I drop it again.

figurative She tried to insure her happiness by surrounding herself with positive people.

Grammatical Forms of insure

• past tense: insured
• plural: insures
• comparative: more insured
• superlative: most insured
• present tense: insure
• future tense: will insure
• perfect tense: have insured
• continuous tense: is insuring
• singular: insures
• positive degree: insure
• infinitive: to insure
• gerund: insuring
• participle: insured

Origin and Evolution of insure

First Known Use: 1635 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'insure' originated from the Latin word 'securus' meaning 'safe' or 'secure'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 17th century to mean guaranteeing compensation in case of loss or damage, the meaning of 'insure' has evolved to also include the concept of providing protection or coverage against potential risks.