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