transcription, транскрипция: [ in-ˈshu̇r ]
transitive verb
( en·sured ; en·sur·ing )
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French ensurer, alteration of assurer — more at assure
Date: 1660
: to make sure, certain, or safe : guarantee
Synonyms:
ensure , insure , assure , secure mean to make a thing or person sure. ensure , insure , and assure are interchangeable in many contexts where they indicate the making certain or inevitable of an outcome, but ensure may imply a virtual guarantee
the government has ensured the safety of the refugees
while insure sometimes stresses the taking of necessary measures beforehand
careful planning should insure the success of the party
and assure distinctively implies the removal of doubt and suspense from a person's mind
I assure you that no harm will be done
secure implies action taken to guard against attack or loss
sent reinforcements to secure their position