Secure — synonyms, secure antonyms, definition

1. secure (a)

abiding adherent assured bound carefree certain cocksure comfortable compact confident constant convinced cozy easy enduring entrenched established everlasting fast fastened • • •

2. secure (Noun)

acquire anchor appropriate attain berth dock earn gain moor obtain procure tether

3. secure (Verb)

absorb accept accomplish achieve acquire admit affix allocate amass anchor appropriate arrest assure attach attain attest attract authorise authorize bar • • •

secure (Verb) — Get by special effort. ex. "He secured extra cigarettes even though they were rationed"

secure (Verb) — Cause to be firmly attached. ex. "secure the lock onto the door"

secure (Verb) — Assure payment of.

secure (Verb) — Make certain in the future. ex. "Preparation will secure success!"

secure (Verb) — Fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug. ex. "secure the hole"

secure (Verb) — Furnish with battens. ex. "secure ships"

attach beef up close fill up fortify guarantee obtain strengthen vouch anchor bandage bar belay belt berth bight bind bitt brad brooch buckle button cable cast anchor cement certify chain chink chock • • •

4. secure (Adjective)

dependable good unafraid unassailable unattackable untroubled insecure

secure (Adjective) — Free from fear or doubt; easy in mind. ex. "he was secure that nothing will be held against him"

secure (Adjective) — Free from danger or risk. ex. "secure from harm" ex. "his fortune was secure" ex. "made a secure place for himself in his field"

secure (Adjective) — Not likely to fail or give way. ex. "the lock was secure" ex. "a secure foundation" ex. "a secure hold on her wrist"

secure (Adjective) — Immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with. ex. "a secure telephone connection"

secure (Adjective) — Financially sound. ex. "a secure investment"