Comments on: Assure vs. Ensure vs. Insure

By: Jane

Jane — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 02:57:36 +0000

You’re correct. Today we would use “ensure” in this case. I imagine that you are also correct that the distinction between “insure” and “ensure” came later. Thanks for writing.

By: Josh

Josh — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:45:57 +0000

“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility…”

I’ve been wondering if the Founders should have written “ensure” there. Of course, it could well be that the distinction between “insure” and “ensure” has changed since the late 18th century.

By: Jane

Jane — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 02:51:43 +0000

Good point!

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 02:21:30 +0000

Someone needs to forward these definitions to the NRA. Their brochure says, “Insure Your Gun Rights - Join NRA.” The website listed at the bottom of the brochure even lists a website called “www.InsureYourGunRights.com.” OOPS!

By: Jane

Jane — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:14:42 +0000

Thanks for the support, Art.

By: Art

Art — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:09:23 +0000

This is a godsend. Bad grammar really stands out to me and anyone who helps abolish it is great in my eyes