secure adj
1: free from fear or doubt; easy in mind; "secure himself, he went out of his way to help others" [syn: unafraid, untroubled] [ant: insecure]
2: free from danger or risk; "secure from harm"; "his fortune was secure"; "made a secure place for himself in his field" [ant: insecure]
3: kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss; "the most protected spot I could find" [syn: protected] [ant: unprotected]
4: not likely to fail or give way; "the lock was secure"; "a secure foundation"; "a secure hold on her wrist" [ant: insecure]
5: able to withstand attack; "an impregnable fortress"; "fortifications that made the frontier inviolable" [syn: impregnable, inviolable, strong, unassailable, unattackable]
6: financially sound; "a good investment"; "a secure investment" [syn: dependable, good, safe]
secure
(verb)
1: get by special effort; "He procured extra cigarettes even though they were rationed" [syn: procure]
2: cause to be firmly attached; "fasten the lock onto the door"; "she fixed her gaze on the man" [syn: fasten, fix] [ant: unfasten]
3: assure payment of
4: make certain of; "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success!" [syn: guarantee, ensure, insure, assure]
5: fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug; "plug the hole"; "stop up the leak" [syn: plug, stop up]
6: furnish with battens; "batten ships" [syn: batten, [[batten down]]]