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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

The Philadelphia Eagles secured their fourth straight play-off appearance but Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets were eliminated along with the Cleveland Browns.

From BBC

On the advice of family, Bethany sought a second opinion within the NHS, but it took two years to secure the appointment and a further 18 months for another procedure.

From BBC

The Trojans bounced back to win three of their last five, narrowly securing bowl eligibility with a last-minute win over UCLA.

From Los Angeles Times

The spokesperson added: "While we recognise the impact this will have on local residents and businesses, it is essential to provide us with the best chance to secure evidence."

From BBC

Patrick, at the Faltering Fullback, says he's worried he'll run out of Guinness by Wednesday, but said he has managed to secure a supply of Camden Stout as an alternative.

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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