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(adj) unafraid, untroubled
free from fear or doubt; easy in mind
he was secure that nothing will be held against him
(adj) safe, dependable, good
financially sound
a good investment; a secure investment
(adj) inviolable, impregnable, unassailable, unattackable, strong
immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with
an impregnable fortress; fortifications that made the frontier inviolable; a secure telephone connection
(verb) assure, guarantee, insure, ensure
make certain of
This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us; Preparation will guarantee success!
(verb) batten, batten down
furnish with battens
batten ships
cause to be firmly attached
fasten the lock onto the door; she fixed her gaze on the man
fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug
plug the hole; stop up the leak
(verb) procure
get by special effort
He procured extra cigarettes even though they were rationed