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ensure vs insure vs assure
Ensure means make sure something happens; insure means protect something with insurance; assure means tell someone firmly so they stop worrying (I assure you).
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| ensureverb/ɪnˈʃʊr/ | Meaning to make certain that something happens or is true | Goes with ensure that | Example Please ensure that all windows are closed before you leave. |
| insureverb/ɪnˈʃʊr/ | Meaning to buy or provide insurance, so that money is paid if something is damaged, lost or stolen | Goes with insure against | Example If you park on the street, you should insure your motorbike against theft. |
| assureverb/əˈʃʊr/ | Meaning to tell someone that something is definitely true so that they stop worrying | Goes with assure someone that | Example The doctor assured me that the operation was safe. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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