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secure

Definition for secure

adjective as in safe

Strongest match

Strong matches

defended, guarded, sheltered, shielded

Weak matches

immune, impregnable, out of harm's way, riskless, unassailable, undamaged, unharmed

adjective as in fastened, stable

Strongest matches

solid, strong, sure

Strong matches

adjusted, anchored, bound, fast, firm, fixed, fortified, iron, locked, nailed, set, sound, staunch, steady

Weak matches

buttoned-down, immovable, safe and sound, solid as a rock, tenacious, tight

adjective as in certain, definite

Strongest matches

able, confident, easy, reliable, solid, stable, strong, sure

Strong matches

assured, balanced, cinch, determined, established, firm, reassured, settled, sound, steady

Weak matches

absolute, at ease, carefree, conclusive, hopeful, in the bag, locked on, nailed down, on ice, resolute, sanguine, self-assured, self-confident, steadfast, sure thing, tried-and-true, unanxious, undoubtful, well-founded

verb as in obtain

Strongest matches

achieve, assure, buy, capture, ensure, gain, get, guarantee, have, insure, take, win

Strong matches

access, acquire, annex, bag, catch, cinch, grasp, hook, land, lock, procure

Weak matches

chalk up, come by, get hold of, lock up, make sure, pick up, rack up

verb as in attach, tie up

Strongest matches

cement, clinch, fix, settle

Strong matches

adjust, anchor, bind, bolt, button, catch, chain, clamp, close, fasten, hitch, lash, lock, moor, nail, padlock, pinion, rivet, tack, tie, tighten

Weak matches

batten down, button down, hook on, lock up, make fast, tie down

verb as in protect, make safe

Strongest matches

assure, defend, ensure, guarantee, insure, safeguard

Strong matches

bulwark, cover, fend, guard, screen, shield

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Example Sentences

"It is time to secure our border," Trump added.

From BBC

Adding to the documentary-style realism, the film weaves in actual footage from the ABC broadcast that day, to which Mason helped secure the rights shortly before filming began.

From Los Angeles Times

Still, some homeless advocates say they’ve seen a dramatic shift in the last year, as elected officials nix or stall affordable housing projects that had already secured competitive state funding.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Hewitt rejected this, saying that for the first time all the agencies and organisations involved in securing the country's borders were working together.

From BBC

By winning Group B4, Wales not only secured an instant return to the top tier of the Nations League, but also all but guaranteed at least a play-off for the World Cup.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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