Today, I’m posting the differences between another set of commonly confused words.
Ensure [en-shoor, –shur] (verb):
1. to secure, or guarantee.
2. to make secure or safe.
Note: The prefix “en” means “to cause” or “to make”.
He took all the necessary precautions to ensure that his heist would go undisturbed.
Insure [in-shoor, –shur] (verb):
1. to secure against loss of harm.
2. to secure indemnity in case of loss, or damage.
3. to issue or process an insurance policy.
Note: Think “insurance”.
The only ones who care about your health are the ones who pay to insure it.
What are some other words your are confused about?