secure

secure: se·cure vt se·cured, se·cur·ing

1: to put beyond hazard of losing or not receiving

secure the blessings of liberty — U.S. Constitution preamble

2 a: to protect or make certain (as by lien)

make a just and equitable partition and secure the parties' respective interests — Denton v. Lazenby, 879 P.2d 607 (1994)

b: to give security for (as a loan) or otherwise assure the payment, performance, or execution of with security

the court imposed a lien on his property to secure the judgment

c: to give or pledge security to (as a creditor); broadly: to cause to have security or a security interest

a creditor secured by a lien on real property

secure: I (confident) adjective assured, carefree, certain, convinced, not nervous, not scared, positive, reassured, sure, unafraid, unanxious, unconcerned, undisturbed, unfrightened, unhesitating, unshaken, unsuspecting II (free from danger) adjective armored, defended, dependable, guaranteed, guarded, impregnable, in safety, insured, inviolable, invulnerable, protected, safe, sheltered, stable, unassailable, unattackable, unharmable, unimperiled, unthreatened associated concepts: secured transactions III (sound) adjective dependable, fast, fastened, firm, fixed, immovable, infallible, reliable, solid, sound, stable, strong, substantial, trustworthy, trusty, unerring, unfailing, unimpeachable IV index accept (take), adhere (fasten), affix, arrest (apprehend), attach (join), attach (seize), attain, bar (hinder), bind (restrain), bond (hold together), bond (secure a debt), buy, cement, certain (positive), collect (recover money), combine (join together), conserve, convincing, cosign, cover (guard), definite, derive (receive), detain (hold in custody), earn, educe, employ (engage services), engage (hire), ensconce, ensure, evoke, fetter, firm, fix (make firm), fixed (securely placed), gain, guarantee, handcuff, harbor, hijack, hold (possess), inexpugnable, infallible, infrangible, inviolate, keep (shelter), lock, maintain (sustain), obtain, permanent, police, positive (confident), possess, preserve, procure, protect, purchase, reap, receive (acquire), recover, reliable, repossess, restrict, retain (employ), retain (keep in possession), safe, seal (close), shut, solid (sound), sponsor, stabilize, stable, steadfast, strong, succeed (attain), underwrite, vouch

secure: v.
To make something safe; to guarantee; to guarantee repayment of a loan by obtaining collateral.
adj.
Safe; backed by collateral.

secure: To assure the payment of a debt or the performance of an obligation; to provide security.

secure: To assure the payment of a debt or the performance of an obligation; to provide security.

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Synonyms:

Certain, sure, assured, confident, Guard, protect, make safe / Safe, free from danger, protected, insured, Insure, assure, ensure, guarantee, make sure, make certain, make sure of / Fixed, fast, stable, immovable, Fasten, make fast / Careless, unsuspecting, undisturbed, easy, Get, acquire, gain, procure, obtain, get possession of / Over-confident, incautious, careless, inattentive, heedless, negligent / Confident, relying, depending

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secure — [si kyoor′] adj. [L securus < se , free from, apart (see SECEDE) + cura, care: see CURE] 1. free from fear, care, doubt, or anxiety; not worried, troubled, or apprehensive 2. free from danger; not exposed to damage, attack, etc.; safe 3. in… … English World dictionary
Secure — Se*cure , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Secured}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Securing}.] 1. To make safe; to relieve from apprehensions of, or exposure to, danger; to guard; to protect. [1913 Webster] I spread a cloud before the victor s sight, Sustained the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
secure — SECÚRE, securi, s.f. Unealtă formată dintr un corp de oţel cu tăiş şi un ochi în care se fixează o coadă de lemn, folosită pentru doborârea arborilor, la scurtatul sau despicatul lemnelor, la cioplit şi (în trecut) ca armă de luptă. – lat.… … Dicționar Român
secure — adj *safe Analogous words: *firm, solid: protected, shielded, guarded, safeguarded, defended (see DEFEND): certain, *positive, *sure: impregnable, unassailable, invulnerable, *invincible … New Dictionary of Synonyms
secure — [adj1] safe defended, guarded, immune, impregnable, out of harm’s way, protected, riskless, sheltered, shielded, unassailable, undamaged, unharmed; concept 587 Ant. endangered, insecure, unprotected, unsafe secure [adj2] fastened, stable adjusted … New thesaurus
Secure — Se*cure , a. [L. securus; pref. se without + cura care. See {Cure} care, and cf. {Sure}, a.] 1. Free from fear, care, or anxiety; easy in mind; not feeling suspicion or distrust; confident. [1913 Webster] But thou, secure of soul, unbent with… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Secure — may refer to:*Security, being protected against danger or loss *Security (finance), e.g. secured loans * Secure (G5), a NatureServe conservation status, similar to Least Concern, indicating a species is not at risk of extinction *Secure River,… … Wikipedia
secure — s. f. Machadinha … Dicionário da Língua Portuguesa
secure — ► ADJECTIVE 1) certain to remain safe and unthreatened. 2) fixed or fastened so as not to give way, become loose, or be lost. 3) feeling free from fear or anxiety. 4) protected against attack, burglary, etc. 5) (of a place of detention) having… … English terms dictionary
secure — ▪ I. secure se‧cure 1 [sɪˈkjʊə ǁ ˈkjʊr] verb [transitive] 1. to get something you need after a lot of effort: • The airline has secured financing of $150 million from private sponsors. 2. FINANCE to promise a lender that they can take certain… … Financial and business terms

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