verb
get by special effort
Synonyms
Examples
- He procured extra cigarettes even though they were rationed
verb
cause to be firmly attached
Synonyms
Examples
- fasten the lock onto the door
- she fixed her gaze on the man
verb
make certain of
Synonyms
Examples
- This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us
- Preparation will guarantee success!
verb
fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug
Synonyms
Examples
- plug the hole
- stop up the leak
verb
furnish with battens
Synonyms
Examples
- batten ships
adjective
free from fear or doubt
Synonyms
Examples
- easy in mind
- he was secure that nothing will be held against him
adjective
free from danger or risk
Examples
- secure from harm
- his fortune was secure
- made a secure place for himself in his field
adjective
not likely to fail or give way
Examples
- the lock was secure
- a secure foundation
- a secure hold on her wrist
adjective
immune to attack
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Examples
- incapable of being tampered with
- an impregnable fortress
- fortifications that made the frontier inviolable
- a secure telephone connection
adjective
financially safe
Synonyms
Examples
- a good investment
- a secure investment