# inspire vs insure

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### inspire
*verb · IPA /ɪnˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #7,142*
To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by inspiration.

### insure
*verb · IPA /ɪnˈʃɔː(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #17,164*
To provide for compensation if some specified risk occurs. Often agreed by policy (contract) to offer financial compensation in case of an accident, theft or other undesirable event.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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