v.
Pronunciation: in- ' shu ̇ r
Function: verb
Inflected Form: 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 precautions
intransitive verb : to contract to give or take insurance
synonyms see ENSURE