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(verb) get by special effort. Synonyms: procure. Examples: "He procured extra cigarettes even though they were rationed."

(verb) cause to be firmly attached. Synonyms: fasten, fix. Examples: "Fasten the lock onto the door." "She fixed her gaze on the man."

(verb) assure payment of.

(verb) make certain of. Synonyms: guarantee, ensure, insure, assure. Examples: "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us." "Preparation will guarantee success!."

(verb) fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug. Synonyms: plug, stop up. Examples: "Plug the hole." "Stop up the leak."

(verb) furnish with battens. Synonyms: batten, batten down. Examples: "Batten ships."

(adj) free from fear or doubt; easy in mind. Synonyms: secure (vs. insecure), unafraid, untroubled. Examples: "He was secure that nothing will be held against him."

(adj) free from danger or risk. Synonyms: secure (vs. insecure). Examples: "Secure from harm." "His fortune was secure." "Made a secure place for himself in his field."

(adj) not likely to fail or give way. Synonyms: secure (vs. insecure). Examples: "The lock was secure." "A secure foundation." "A secure hold on her wrist."

(adj) immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with. Synonyms: impregnable, inviolable, strong, unassailable, unattackable. Examples: "An impregnable fortress." "Fortifications that made the frontier inviolable." "A secure telephone connection."

(adj) financially sound. Synonyms: dependable, good, safe. Examples: "A good investment." "A secure investment."