Insure
/ɪnˈʃʊr/noun
To provide financial protection against loss or damage.
Did you know?The word 'insure' traces back to concepts of security and safety from risk, deeply entwined with the medieval practice of maritime insurance against perilous voyages.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
securus
“free from care, safe”
Old French
Old French
ensurer
“to make secure, ensure”
Middle English
Middle English
ensuren
“to assure, make certain”
16th Century
English
ensure/insure
“to secure against loss or damage, especially in finance”