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Type Words
Synonyms impregnable, inviolable, strong, unassailable, unattackable
Derivation secureness


a secure telephone connection.
Type Words
Synonyms plug, stop up
Type of fill up, close
Has types chink, tampon, stopper, stopple, cork up, cork
Type Words
Synonyms assure, ensure, guarantee, insure
Has types doom, make
Verb group guarantee, vouch
Type Words
Synonyms batten, batten down
Type of fortify, beef up, strengthen
Type Words
Synonyms dependable, good, safe
Derivation security


a secure investment.
Type Words
Synonyms procure
Type of obtain
Has types patent, suborn, enlist, engage, copyright
Derivation securer
Type Words
Synonyms fasten, fix
Type of attach
Has types zipper, belay, belt, berth, bight, bind, bitt, brad, brooch, buckle, button, cable, cast anchor, cement, chain, zip up, chock, cinch, clamp, clasp, cleat, clinch, zip, coapt, wire, wedge, cramp, crank, deposit, velcro, drop anchor, toggle, tie up, anchor, entrench, tie, tack, garter, girth, ground, grout, string, hang, hang up, hasp, hook, intrench, bandage, joggle, joint, latch, lock, lock up, lodge, strap, moor, noose, stitch, stick, picket, pin, rig, rivet, rope up, run up, sew, spike, sew together, stake, staple, stay, bar
Type Words
Synonyms unafraid, untroubled
Derivation security


he was secure that nothing will be held against him.
Type Words
Type of guarantee, vouch
Has types certify
Type Words
Derivation security


secure from harm.
his fortune was secure.
made a secure place for himself in his field.
Type Words
Derivation secureness


the lock was secure.
a secure foundation.
a secure hold on her wrist.

Examples of secure

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Gerfin said equipment was brought in to secure the home from collapsing further.
From the timesunion.com
Some of the measures could make it easier for insurers to secure rate increases.
From the heraldtribune.com
If we had, we would be much more secure today, both economically and militarily.
From the newsweek.com
The chain that had been used to secure the bike was cut and found on the ground.
From the democratandchronicle.com
China's investments have included low-interest loans to secure favorable supply.
From the sfgate.com
By contrast, Verhofstadt took less than two weeks to secure his unity coalition.
From the time.com
The industry spends milions of pounds each year in a bid to make systems secure.
From the thisismoney.co.uk
In order to secure a full service, we have taken the site down for a short time.
From the telegraph.co.uk
People rush to secure or otherwise protect valuables suddenly exposed to threat.
From the globalspin.blogs.time.com
More examples
  • Free from fear or doubt; easy in mind; "he was secure that nothing will be held against him"
  • Procure: get by special effort; "He procured extra cigarettes even though they were rationed"
  • Fasten: cause to be firmly attached; "fasten the lock onto the door"; "she fixed her gaze on the man"
  • Free from danger or risk; "secure from harm"; "his fortune was secure"; "made a secure place for himself in his field"
  • Assure payment of
  • Not likely to fail or give way; "the lock was secure"; "a secure foundation"; "a secure hold on her wrist"
  • Security is the degree of protection against danger, damage, loss, and criminal activity. Security as a form of protection are structures and processes that provide or improve security as a condition. ...
  • (Security+) The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), a non-profit trade association, was created in 1982 as the Association of Better Computer Dealers, Inc. (ABCD) by representatives of five microcomputer dealerships. ...
  • (Security (album)) Peter Gabriel is the fourth album released by the British progressive rock musician Peter Gabriel. ...