Definitions for "Insure"
To make sure or secure; as, to insure safety to any one.
To protect something of value by means of risk transfer i.e. payment of small regular sums to a specialist company (insurance company) so that in the event of loss or damage, the company will pay monetary compensation.
To make sure, certain, or secure
Specifically, to secure against a loss by a contingent event, on certain stipulated conditions, or at a given rate or premium; to give or to take an insurance on or for; as, a merchant insures his ship or its cargo, or both, against the dangers of the sea; goods and buildings are insured against fire or water; persons are insured against sickness, accident, or death; and sometimes hazardous debts are insured.
protect by insurance; "The insurance won't cover this"
to protect yourself from loss. You pay premiums (payments) to an insurance company who, in turn, agrees to pay for losses to your property (house, car, jewelry, etc.) or your person (in case of injury). You can buy insurance that protects you even when you cause a loss to other people. For example, you cause a car accident.
Keywords:  nice, nest, ensure, success, egg
make certain of; "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success!"
OR ensure -- "ensure" means "to make certain" -- "insure" means "to provide insurance for"
Keywords:  cent, underwrite, three, per, company
To underwrite; to make insurance; as, a company insures at three per cent.
Keywords:  grant
To grant an insurance / To obtain an insurance.
Keywords:  take
take out insurance for
Keywords:  act, effect, contract, placing
The act of placing a contract of insurance in effect.