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Definition insure in British English

insure verb

verb
/ɪnˈʃʊə(r)/
1

to regularly pay an insurance company an amount of money so that they will give you money if something that you own is damaged, lost, or stolen, or if you die or are ill or injured

Example

Have you insured the car?

Example

It is advisable to insure all oriental rugs against theft and damage.

Example

They've insured the painting for over half a million pounds.

Example

Insuring yourself against a critical illness is very important.

Synonyms and related words
actuarial actuary a good/bad risk
1.1

if an insurance company insures you or something that you own, they accept money from you and agree to pay you if you die or are ill or injured, or if something that you own is damaged, lost, or stolen

Example

This policy insures you against theft and fire damage.

Synonyms and related words
actuarial actuary a good/bad risk
Synonyms and related words
implement go through with carry through
Definition insure in British English