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ɪnˈʃɔː,
-ˈʃʊə,
ɛn-/
v.
make certain that (something) will occur or be so.
▸
(ensure against)
make sure that (a problem) does not occur.
Usage
On the difference between ensure and insure, see usage at insure.
Etymology
ME: from Anglo-Norman Fr. enseurer. alt. of OFr. aseurer, earlier form of assurer (see assure).