insure
gb/ɪnʃˈʊɹ/ us/ɪnʃˈʊɹ/
B2
英語
~ 8500
語義
0件の語義
動詞
B2
action
1
provide insurance coverage
To buy or provide insurance so that money is paid if something is lost, damaged, or an accident happens.
用法パターン：
to insure [something] (against [risk])
よくある間違い：
Learners often confuse "insure" with "ensure" and "assure." "Insure" is mainly about insurance (money protection), while "ensure" means "make sure" and is not about money. Another common mistake is using the wrong preposition, such as *insure from theft* instead of the correct *insure against theft*.
類義語
cover (Used especially in insurance to mean that a policy protects against certain risks; focuses more on what the policy includes than on the act of arranging it.)
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underwrite (More technical and used mainly in insurance and finance for a company that accepts the financial risk and issues the policy.)
対義語
leave uninsured (Describes not having insurance or not arranging insurance, which is the opposite of protecting something with insurance.)
コロケーション
insure a car
|insure your home
|insure property against theft
|insure against loss
|fully insured
|insure for $1 million
テーマ
business
|finance
|law
例文
- We decided to insure the house for its full replacement value.
- You should insure your car against theft and fire before you start driving it regularly.
- The company refused to insure the building because it was in a flood zone.
- Many small businesses fail to insure their equipment properly.
- All employees are insured under the company’s health plan.
学習者向け例文
- I need to insure my new car.
- They insured the house against fire.
- The store is insured for one million dollars.
- Her phone was not insured when it was stolen.
- Our trip is insured, so we can get our money back if it is canceled.
動詞
formal
C1
action
2
make certain; guarantee
To make sure that something will happen or be true, usually by doing something before it happens.
用法パターン：
to insure that [clause]
よくある間違い：
Learners often use "insure" when "ensure" is more natural, especially in British and international English. In most non‑insurance contexts, "ensure" is preferred: say "ensure that everyone is safe," not *"insure that everyone is safe"*. Also, avoid confusing it with "assure," which means to comfort or give confidence to a person ("assure someone").
類義語
ensure (The standard modern verb for "make sure" in most contexts; more common than this sense of "insure" outside North America.)
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guarantee (Stronger than "insure"; suggests a firm promise or legal responsibility that something will happen or be provided.)
対義語
jeopardize (Means to put something at risk of failing, which is the opposite of making it certain or safe.)
コロケーション
insure that everything runs smoothly
|insure the safety of
|steps to insure that
|measures to insure
|insure against failure
テーマ
communication
|thinking
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The new procedures are designed to insure that similar errors do not happen again.
- Strong leadership is needed to insure the success of the project.
- Regular backups help to insure that no important data is lost.
- We must act now to insure the safety of our customers.
- Clear instructions will insure that everyone understands their responsibilities.
学習者向け例文
- He took extra time to insure that his report was correct.
- We want to insure that the event is safe for children.
- The teacher spoke slowly to insure that all students understood.
- They made a plan to insure that the work was finished on time.
- Please check the door to insure that it is locked.
文法
辞書形
insure
IPA
GB/ɪnʃˈʊɹ/
US/ɪnʃˈʊɹ/
音節・強勢
in - sure （2音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (sure)
活用形
Verb
- Base: insure
- 3rd Person Singular: insures
- Present Participle: insuring
- Past: insured
関連語
表現
be insured against [something]
1/bˈi ɪnʃˈʊɹd əɡˈɛnst sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
have insurance for a risk
To have insurance so that you get money if a certain bad thing happens.
例文
- All company vehicles are insured against accidents and theft.
- Make sure you are insured against medical emergencies while traveling abroad.
insure against [something]
1/ɪnʃˈʊɹ əɡˈɛnst sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
buy insurance to cover a risk
To buy or provide insurance so that you get money if a particular bad thing happens, like fire, theft, or illness.
例文
- You should insure against theft if you park your car on the street overnight.
- Many homeowners choose to insure against flood damage, even if they do not live near a river.
insure for [amount]
1/ɪnʃˈʊɹ fɚ əmˈaʊnt/
fixed phrase
insure with a stated value
To give an insurance policy a clear money limit, saying how much the company will pay if something is lost or damaged.
例文
- They decided to insure the painting for $2 million.
- You should insure your house for at least its full replacement cost.