[verb] get by special effort; "He procured extra cigarettes even though they were rationed" Synonyms: procure
[verb] cause to be firmly attached; "fasten the lock onto the door"; "she fixed her gaze on the man" Synonyms: fasten, fix
[verb] assure payment of
[verb] make certain of; "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success!" Synonyms: guarantee, ensure, insure, assure
[verb] fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug; "plug the hole"; "stop up the leak" Synonyms: plug, stop up
[verb] furnish with battens; "batten ships" Synonyms: batten, batten down
[adjective] free from fear or doubt; easy in mind; "secure himself, he went out of his way to help others" Synonyms: unafraid, untroubled
[adjective] free from danger or risk; "secure from harm"; "his fortune was secure"; "made a secure place for himself in his field"
[adjective] kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss; "the most protected spot I could find" Synonyms: protected
[adjective] not likely to fail or give way; "the lock was secure"; "a secure foundation"; "a secure hold on her wrist"