insure Definition
arrange for compensation in the event of damage to or loss of (property, life, or a person's health).
Using insure: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "insure" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I need to insure my car before driving it on the road.
Example
He insured his house against fire and theft.
Example
The company insures its employees against accidents.
Example
The travel insurance will insure you against any unexpected events during your trip.
insure Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with insure
Example
You should insure against the possibility of losing your job.
take out a policy to pay a sum of money to a named person in the event of one's death
Example
He insured his life for $1 million.
arrange for compensation in the event of damage to or loss of something or someone
Example
I insured my camera for $500.
Origins of insure
from Latin 'securus', meaning 'safe'
Summary: insure in Brief
To 'insure' [ɪnˈʃʊə(r)] means to arrange compensation in case of damage or loss of property, life, or health. It is often used in the context of insurance policies, such as 'He insured his house against fire and theft.' 'Insure' can also be used with the preposition 'against,' as in 'You should insure against the possibility of losing your job.'
