[ɪnˈʃɔː], (Verb)

Definitions:
- arrange for compensation in the event of damage to or loss of (property), or injury to or the death of (someone), in exchange for regular payments to a company or to the state
(e.g: the table should be insured for £2,500)

- secure or protect someone against (a possible contingency)
(e.g: by appeasing Celia they might insure themselves against further misfortune)



Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘assure someone of something’): alteration of ensure