secure (adj.)

  1. free from fear or doubt; easy in mind; he was secure that nothing will be held against him

    [ Syn: unafraid , untroubled ]

  2. free from danger or risk; secure from harm; his fortune was secure; made a secure place for himself in his field'

  3. not likely to fail or give way; the lock was secure; a secure foundation; a secure hold on her wrist'

  4. immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with; an impregnable fortress; fortifications that made the frontier inviolable; a secure telephone connection

    [ Syn: impregnable , inviolable , strong , unassailable , unattackable ]

  5. financially sound; a good investment; a secure investment

    [ Syn: dependable , good , safe ]

    secure (v.)

  1. get by special effort; He procured extra cigarettes even though they were rationed

    [ Syn: procure ]

  2. cause to be firmly attached; fasten the lock onto the door; she fixed her gaze on the man

    [ Syn: fasten , fix ]

  3. assure payment of

  4. make certain of; This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us; Preparation will guarantee success!

    [ Syn: guarantee , ensure , insure , assure ]

  5. fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug; plug the hole; stop up the leak

    [ Syn: plug , stop up ]

  6. furnish with battens; batten ships

    [ Syn: batten , batten down ]

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