CEFR B1

insure

verb

Meaning

Arrange for compensation in case of damage to or loss of property, or injury to or the death of someone, in exchange for regular payments.

Many homeowners choose to insure their houses against fire and natural disasters.
You should always insure your car before driving it on public roads.

Synonyms: protect, cover, guarantee, underwrite

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈʃʊər/

Arrange for compensation in case of damage to or loss of property, or injury to or the death of someone, in exchange for regular payments.

Many homeowners choose to insure their houses against fire and natural disasters.
You should always insure your car before driving it on public roads.
The company decided to insure all its employees for health and life coverage.

insure against (something) (prepositional phrase): To protect financially from a specific risk or loss. — "Homeowners often insure against theft and property damage."
insure for (an amount/type of coverage) (prepositional phrase): To arrange coverage up to a certain value or for a particular kind of protection. — "They insured the artwork for one million dollars."

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