insure
word
Definition
To protect something against possible loss or damage by taking out insurance, or to make certain that something will happen.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in formal and business contexts, especially about financial protection. Often confused with 'ensure' (to make certain). Common collocations: 'insure your car', 'be insured against theft'. For general certainty, use 'ensure' or 'make sure'.
Spanish: asegurar (seguro) - garantizarPortuguese (BR): assegurar (seguro) - garantirPortuguese (PT): segurar (seguro) - garantirChinese (Simplified): 投保 - 保证Chinese (Traditional): 投保 - 保證Hindi: बीमा करना - सुनिश्चित करनाArabic: يؤمّن (تأمين) - يضمنBengali: বিমা করাRussian: застраховатьJapanese: 保険をかけるVietnamese: bảo hiểmKorean: 보험에 들다Turkish: sigortalamakUrdu: بیمہ کراناIndonesian: mengasuransikan
Example Sentences
You should insure your car before driving it.
basic
We insure our house against fire.
basic
Did you insure your phone when you bought it?
basic
I want to insure my trip in case something happens.
natural
The company will not insure you if you have a bad driving record.
natural
They always insure expensive items before shipping them overseas.
natural