English

indemnify

ɪnˈdemnɪˌfaɪ, ɪnˈdɛm.nɪ.faɪ, ɪnˈdem.nə.faɪ
Meaning: to compensate for harm or loss; to secure against legal liability
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ɪnˈdɛm.nɪ.faɪ, ɪnˈdem.nə.faɪ

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base indemnify
3rd person singular present indemnifies
Present participle indemnifying
Past indemnified
Will future will indemnify
Going-to future going to indemnify
Imperative negative don't indemnify / do not indemnify

Example

The insurance company agreed to indemnify the homeowner against any fire damage.
The insurance company agreed to indemnify the homeowner against any fire damage.

Usage Notes

Often used in legal and insurance contexts. It means to protect someone from financial loss or to pay them for damages they have already suffered.

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