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1. | [ verb ] be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something | |
Synonyms: | see check assure see_to_it ensure ascertain control | |
Examples: | "He verified that the valves were closed" "See that the curtains are closed" "control the quality of the product" |
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Related terms: | verify cover proofread cross-check double-check control card spot-check cinch determine control check check | |
2. | [ verb ] make certain of | |
Synonyms: | assure ensure guarantee secure | |
Examples: | "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us" "Preparation will guarantee success!" |
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Related terms: | make doom guarantee guarantee | |
3. | [ verb ] protect by insurance | |
Synonyms: | underwrite cover | |
Examples: | "The insurance won't cover this" |
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Related terms: | guarantee reinsure indemnify cover cover insurance insurer coverage | |
4. | [ verb ] take out insurance for | |
Related terms: | protect reinsure reinsure coinsure indemnity | |
Similar spelling: |
insurer insured injure injured inquire incur inquirer ingres insurgent insurable insurance in_series inquiry ingress inshore incurved increase Inger incurring increment increased inquiring injury incorrect |