ə̇nˈshu̇(ə)r, -u̇ə verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English insuren, probably alteration (influenced by in- in- (II)) of assuren to assure — more at assure
transitive verb
1. obsolete : to declare to with confidence : assure : promise solemnly
2. : to assure against a loss by a contingent event on certain stipulated conditions or at a given rate or premium : give, take, or procure an insurance on or for : enter into or carry a contract of insurance on — used of either the person who pays the insurance premiums or the society, corporation, or underwriter that undertakes the risk as subject and of the thing to which the risk attaches (as life or property) or the sum secured as object
3. : ensure 3
intransitive verb
: to contract to give insurance : underwrite ; also : to procure or effect insurance
Synonyms: see ensure