Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Wordsmith Wednesday

assure (v) fr. L ad = to + securus = secure - to make sure of something; to convince; to promise confidently; to make certain; to guarantee

ensure (v) fr. ME en = to make + seur = certain - to make sure or certain; to guarantee; to make safe; to protect

insure (v) fr. ME en = to make + seur = certain - to guarantee against loss

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