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Rule "insure that (ensure that)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: insure that (ensure that)
Message: Did you mean <suggestion>ensure</suggestion> (=make sure)? 'Insure' means 'pay money to insurance company'.
Category: Commonly Confused Words (ID: CONFUSED_WORDS)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/word-choice-ensure-insure-assure/#what-does-%E2%80%9Censure%E2%80%9D-mean
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Please insure that you are registered with us.
    Correction suggestion: ensure
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Please insure your car against theft.
ID: INSURE_THAT [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-23 22:33:10 +0100)