insure

verb/ɪnˈʃʊr/

Frequency rank: #8,582 most common English word

Meaning

to arrange for compensation in case of damage, loss, or injury by paying regular premiums to an insurance company.

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Example sentence

Make sure you insure your car before driving it on public roads.

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