[ExI] sure

Damien Broderick thespike at satx.rr.com
Wed Aug 17 22:04:40 UTC 2011


On 8/17/2011 4:11 PM, spike wrote:

> You win the prize Kelly.  Not only did you provide twin words, you gave us
> triplet words: insure/ensure/assure.  The sure triplets.

Shirley you're not saying these are confusing.

in·sure/inˈSHo͝or/Verb
1. Arrange for compensation in the event of damage to or loss of 
(property), or injury to or the death of (someone), in exchange for 
regular advance payments to a company

en·sure/enˈSHo͝or/Verb
1. Make certain that (something) shall occur or be the case.

as·sure/əˈSHo͝or/Verb
1. Tell someone something positively or confidently to dispel any doubts 
they may have



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