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