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A Guide To Writing
in English: Easily Confused Words
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| To take precautions against something undesirable happening. Most often associated with financial and legal matters. For example, an insurance policy. See www.blogs.english4today.com/?p=63 for a full explanation. |
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| You can insure your car against theft with a car insurance policy. |
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| To 'ensure' is to take steps to make sure that something happens. Often interchangeable with 'insure' when used with this meaning. |
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| Including air bags in cars ensures that you are protected when your car crashes. |
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