insure

insure has 7 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 6.

Definitions

• v. t.. To make sure or secure; as, to insure safety to any one.
• v. t.. Specifically, to secure against a loss by a contingent event, on certain stipulated conditions, or at a given rate or premium; to give or to take an insurance on or for; as, a merchant insures his ship or its cargo, or both, against the dangers of the sea; goods and buildings are insured against fire or water; persons are insured against sickness, accident, or death; and sometimes hazardous debts are insured.
• v. i.. To underwrite; to make insurance; as, a company insures at three per cent.
• v.. be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something; "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product"
• v.. make certain of; "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success!"
• v.. protect by insurance; "The insurance won't cover this"
• v.. take out insurance for