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ENGLISH: secure - CREOLE: ansekirite

Overview of verb secure

The verb secure has 6 senses (first 4 from tagged texts)

1. (20) procure, secure -- (get by special effort; "He procured extra cigarettes even though they were rationed")

2. (4) fasten, fix, secure -- (cause to be firmly attached; "fasten the lock onto the door"; "she fixed her gaze on the man")

3. (2) secure -- (assure payment of)

4. (1) guarantee, ensure, insure, assure, secure -- (make certain of; "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success!")

5. plug, stop up, secure -- (fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug; "plug the hole"; "stop up the leak")

6. batten, batten down, secure -- (furnish with battens; "batten ships")

Overview of adj secure

The adj secure has 6 senses (first 3 from tagged texts)

1. (3) secure, unafraid, untroubled -- (free from fear or doubt; easy in mind; "secure himself, he went out of his way to help others")

2. (2) secure -- (free from danger or risk; "secure from harm"; "his fortune was secure"; "made a secure place for himself in his field")

3. (1) protected, secure -- (kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss; "the most protected spot I could find")

4. secure -- (not likely to fail or give way; "the lock was secure"; "a secure foundation"; "a secure hold on her wrist")

5. impregnable, inviolable, secure, strong, unassailable, unattackable -- (able to withstand attack; "an impregnable fortress"; "fortifications that made the frontier inviolable")

6. dependable, good, safe, secure -- (financially sound; "a good investment"; "a secure investment")