secure synonyms

secure

modif.

  1. Firm

    fastened, adjusted, bound; see firm 1, tight 1.

  2. Safe

    guarded, unharmed, defended; see protected, safe 1.

  3. Self-confident

    assured, solid, determined, confident, strong, stable, sound, steady, steadfast, reliable, able, resolute. See syn. study at safe.safe.

secure

v.

  1. To fasten

    settle, adjust, bind; see fasten 1, tighten 1.

  2. To obtain

    achieve, acquire, grasp; see obtain 1.

  3. To protect

    guard, make safe, ensure; see defend 1, 2. See syn. study at obtain.

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