What is the difference between Ensure and Insure?

Ensure

verb

Definition

Make certain that (something) shall occur or be the case.

Examples

Please [ensure] that the door is locked.

We must [ensure] the quality of our products.

This will [ensure] your safety.

Insure

verb

Definition

Arrange for compensation in the event of damage to or loss of (property), or injury to or the death of (someone), in exchange for regular advance payments to a company or governmental agency.

Examples

You should [insure] your car against theft.

The company will [insure] its employees.

Is your home [insure]d?

Tags

similar-spelling sound-similar same-pronunciation

Practice Quiz

Question 1: Please ___ that you have all your belongings.

ensure insure

Question 2: It is wise to ___ your home against fire.

ensure insure

Question 3: Which sentence uses 'ensure' correctly?

I need to ensure my car. Can you insure that this will be done on time? These measures will ensure public safety. He ensured his life for a large sum.

Question 4: Which word is related to providing a guarantee?

ensure insure

Question 5: The company will ___ its employees against accidents.

ensure insure

Question 6: We must take steps to ___ the project's success.

ensure insure

Question 7: Which sentence uses 'insure' correctly?

Please insure that the lights are off. They insured their new jewelry for its full value. I want to insure I get a good seat. His job is to insure the quality of the product.

Question 8: Double-checking your work helps to ___ accuracy.

ensure insure

Question 9: Which word relates to taking out an insurance policy?

ensure insure

Question 10: To ___ victory, the team practiced every day.

ensure insure

Quiz Answers

Q1: ensure

Q2: insure

Q3: These measures will ensure public safety.

Q4: ensure

Q5: insure

Q6: ensure

Q7: They insured their new jewelry for its full value.

Q8: ensure

Q9: insure

Q10: ensure

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