insured
[ in-shoo rd, -shurd ]
/ ɪnˈʃʊərd, -ˈʃɜrd /
noun
the person, group, or organization whose life or property is covered by an insurance policy.
OTHER WORDS FROM insured
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Definition for insured (2 of 2)
insure
[ in-shoor, -shur ]
/ ɪnˈʃʊər, -ˈʃɜr /
verb (used with object), in·sured, in·sur·ing.
to guarantee against loss or harm.
to secure indemnity to or on, in case of loss, damage, or death.
to issue or procure an insurance policy on or for.
verb (used without object), in·sured, in·sur·ing.
to issue or procure an insurance policy.
Origin of insure
1400–50; late Middle English; variant of
ensure
OTHER WORDS FROM insure
o·ver·in·sure, verb (used with object), o·ver·in·sured, o·ver·in·sur·ing. pre·in·sure, verb (used with object), pre·in·sured, pre·in·sur·ing.Example sentences from the Web for insured
British Dictionary definitions for insured (1 of 2)
insured
/ (ɪnˈʃʊəd, -ˈʃɔːd) /
adjective
covered by insurance
an insured risk
noun
the person, persons, or organization covered by an insurance policy
British Dictionary definitions for insured (2 of 2)
insure
/ (ɪnˈʃʊə, -ˈʃɔː) /
verb
(often foll by against)
to guarantee or protect (against risk, loss, etc)
we insured against disappointment by making an early reservation
(often foll by against)
to issue (a person) with an insurance policy or take out an insurance policy (on)
his house was heavily insured against fire; after all his car accidents the company refuses to insure him again
another word (esp US) for ensure (def. 1), ensure (def. 2)
Also (rare) (for senses 1, 2):
ensure