Insure

In`sure´

v. t.	1.	[imp. & p. p. Insured ; p. pr. & vb. n. Insuring.]
	1.	To make sure or secure; as, to insure safety to any one.
	2.	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.	1.	To underwrite; to make insurance; as, a company insures at three per cent.

Verb	1.	insure - 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" Synonyms: see to it, ensure, ascertain, check, assure, control, see
	2.	insure - make certain of; "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success!" Synonyms: assure, ensure, guarantee, secure
	3.	insure - protect by insurance; "The insurance won't cover this" Synonyms: underwrite, cover
	4.	insure - take out insurance for