“Ensure that you have insurance. We assure that this will work.”
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Ensure vs. Insure vs Assure
Three similar words with distinct meanings.
The comparisoni
“Ensure that you have insurance. We assure you that this will work.”
The ruleii
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Ensure = make sure.
The sounds are similar, causing confusion.
Memory aidiii
Remember it like this
Ensure = make sure. Insure = insurance. Assure = tell someone.