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Definition of Secure
1. Adjective. Free from fear or doubt; easy in mind. "He was secure that nothing will be held against him"
2. Verb. Get by special effort. "He procured extra cigarettes even though they were rationed"
Specialized synonyms: Suborn, Copyright, Patent, Engage, Enlist
Generic synonyms: Obtain
Derivative terms: Procural, Procurance, Procurement, Procurer, Securer
3. Adjective. Free from danger or risk. "Made a secure place for himself in his field"
Similar to: Assured, Firm, Fail-safe, Sure
Antonyms: Insecure
Derivative terms: Security
4. Verb. Cause to be firmly attached. "She fixed her gaze on the man"
Specialized synonyms: Strap, Bind, Tie, Rig, Bitt, Latch, Garter, Chain, Cable, Picket, Rope Up, Cinch, Girth, Bandage, Bind, Cramp, Cleat, Anchor, Cast Anchor, Drop Anchor, Anchor, Ground, Moor, Berth, Moor, Tie Up, Spike, Run Up, Sew, Sew Together, Stitch, Crank, Noose, Chock, Brad, Bight, Belay, Belay, Bar, Clamp, Velcro, Stay, Clinch, Clinch, Lock, Lock Up, Hasp, Zip, Zip Up, Zipper, Tack, String, Hook, Belt, Cement, Grout, Staple, Rivet, Button, Pin, Hang, Hang Up, Hang, Deposit, Lodge, Stick, Wedge, Entrench, Intrench, Buckle, Clasp, Brooch, Clasp, Stake, Wire, Coapt, Joggle, Joint, Toggle
Generic synonyms: Attach
Causes: Fasten
Derivative terms: Fastener, Fastener, Fastening, Fixture, Fixture
Antonyms: Unfasten
5. Adjective. Not likely to fail or give way. "A secure hold on her wrist"
6. Verb. Assure payment of.
7. Adjective. Immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with. "A secure telephone connection"
Similar to: Invulnerable
Derivative terms: Impregnability, Secureness
8. Verb. Make certain of. "Preparation will guarantee success!"
Related verbs: Guarantee, Vouch
Specialized synonyms: Doom, Make
Derivative terms: Guarantee
9. Adjective. Financially sound. "A secure investment"
Similar to: Sound
Derivative terms: Dependableness, Safeness, Security
10. Verb. Fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug. "Stop up the leak"
Specialized synonyms: Stopper, Stopple, Tampon, Chink, Cork, Cork Up
Entails: Enter, Infix, Insert, Introduce
Generic synonyms: Close, Fill Up
Derivative terms: Plug
11. Verb. Furnish with battens. "Batten ships"
Generic synonyms: Beef Up, Fortify, Strengthen
Derivative terms: Batten
Definition of Secure
1. a. Free from fear, care, or anxiety; easy in mind; not feeling suspicion or distrust; confident.
2. v. t. To make safe; to relieve from apprehensions of, or exposure to, danger; to guard; to protect.
Definition of Secure
1. Adjective. Free from attack or danger; protected. ¹
2. Adjective. Free from the danger of theft; safe. ¹
3. Adjective. Free from the risk of eavesdropping, interception or discovery; secret. ¹
4. Adjective. Free from anxiety or doubt; unafraid. ¹
5. Adjective. Firm and not likely to fail; stable. ¹
6. Adjective. Free from the risk of financial loss; reliable. ¹
7. Verb. To make secure (in all the above senses). ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Secure
1. free from danger [adj -CURER, -CUREST] : SECURELY [adv] / to make firm or tight [v -CURED, -CURING, -CURES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Secure
Literary usage of Secure
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Annual Report (1899)
"... the grain shovelers' and freight handlers' unions are reported; while as a
matter of fact many of these men, failing to secure work at their own trade, ..."
2. The Encyclopedia Americana: A Library of Universal Knowledge (1918)
"... generally speaking, followed a resolution of the United States Congress passed
2 May 1783, recommending that the several States secure to the authors ..."
3. A Treatise on the Law of Suretyship and Guaranty by Darius Harlan Pingrey (1900)
"PLEDGING OR MORTGAGING PROPERTY TO secure DERT OF ANOTHER PERSON.—When a third
person pledges his property as security for the payment of a debt or ..."
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