insured Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a person whose interests are protected by an insurance policy; a person who contracts for an insurance policy that indemnifies him against loss of property or life or health etc.
    insured person.
  2. verb be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
    insure; control; see to it; assure; see; ensure; ascertain; check.
    • He verified that the valves were closed
    • See that the curtains are closed
    • control the quality of the product
  3. verb make certain of
    insure; assure; ensure; secure; guarantee.
    • This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us
    • Preparation will guarantee success!
  4. verb protect by insurance
    insure; underwrite; cover.
    • The insurance won't cover this
  5. verb take out insurance for
    insure.
  6. adjective covered by insurance
    • an insured risk
    • all members of the film cast and crew are insured

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