Ensure /inˈSHo͝or/, verb:
This policy will insure your car against theft.
1. make certain "We educated, privileged lawyers have a professional and moral duty to represent the underrepresented in our society, to ensure that justice exists for all, both legal and economic justice." Justice Sonia Sotomayor, 1954 – 2. secure or obtain (a thing for a person, etc.) "Our real problem, then, is not our strength today; it is rather the vital necessity of action today to ensure our strength tomorrow." Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1890 – 1969 Insure /inˈSHo͝or/, verb: 1. secure the contractual payment of a sum of money in the event of loss or damage to (property, life or person, etc.) by regular payments or premiums 2. guard or protect someone or something “To insure good health: Eat lightly, breathe deeply, live moderately, cultivate cheerfulness, and maintain an interest in life.” William Londen, 1872 – 1941