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English verb: insure | |||
| 1. | insure (cognition) be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something | ||
| Samples | He verified that the valves were closed. See that the curtains are closed. Control the quality of the product. | ||
| Synonyms | ascertain, assure, check, control, ensure, see, see to it | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s that CLAUSE | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | verify | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | card, cinch, control, cover, cross-check, double-check, proof, proofread, spot-check | ||
| Verb group | ascertain, check, check, check, check off, control, determine, find out, learn, mark, mark off, see, tick, tick off, verify, watch | ||
| 2. | insure (communication) make certain of | ||
| Samples | This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us. Preparation will guarantee success!. | ||
| Synonyms | assure, ensure, guarantee, secure | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s something | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | doom, make | ||
| Verb group | guarantee, vouch | ||
| 3. | insure (communication) protect by insurance | ||
| Samples | The insurance won't cover this. | ||
| Synonyms | cover, underwrite | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | guarantee, warrant | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | indemnify, reinsure | ||
| Verb group | compensate, cover, cover, overcompensate | ||
| 4. | insure (possession) take out insurance for | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | protect | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | coinsure, reinsure, reinsure | ||
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