secure
adjective
, -ˈkyər\
Definition of secure
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Synonyms & Antonyms for secure
Synonyms: Adjective
assured, confident, self-asserting, self-assured, self-confident
Synonyms: Verb
bulwark, cover, defend, fence, fend, forfend, guard, keep, protect, safeguard, screen, shield, ward
Antonyms: Adjective
diffident, insecure, self-distrustful, self-doubting
Antonyms: Verb
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Examples of secure in a Sentence
Adjective
We need to make our network more secure against attacks by hackers. The children were safe and secure in their beds. A safe is provided to keep your valuables secure from potential thieves. You should store your valuables in a secure place. How secure is your front door? You are now entering a secure area. I'm feeling secure about my place in the company. The company has established a secure foothold in the market. He believes his job is secure. They didn't begin to celebrate until they knew their victory was secure.Verb
We must secure the country's borders. Secure your belongings under the seat. secure a child safety seat The seat is secured to the base by three screws. She scored a goal to secure the team's victory. She secured the zoo's future with a handsome bequest. He secured a loan using his house as collateral.
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
NBC’s Vaughn Hillyard, Priscilla Thompson and Maura Barrett report that the Democratic National Committee believes the technology isn’t secure and will recommend scuttling the current setup, according to two sources familiar with the discussions. — NBC News, "After a chaotic summer, 2020 fundamentals remain the same," 30 Aug. 2019 Stabilizing straps are also important—there isn’t a particular strap design or material that’s the absolute best, but secure construction and chafe-free material are two guidelines to buy by. — Glamour, "The Absolute Most Comfortable Sandals, According to People Who Know," 23 Aug. 2019 For players such as Samardzija who are financially secure and have no-trade clauses built into their contracts, the accomplishment of reaching tenure may not seem as significant. — Kerry Crowley, The Mercury News, "Giants veteran Jeff Samardzija uses milestone to speak up for younger teammates," 21 Aug. 2019 For veterans Mark Ingram II and Gus Edwards and rookie Justice Hill, a scarcity of touches is not much to worry about; their spots on the roster are secure. — Jonas Shaffer, baltimoresun.com, "Rising and falling: Eight Ravens on the move entering preseason game vs. Packers," 15 Aug. 2019 His roster spot is secure — if the season started this weekend, Hamilton would be the No. 3 or 4 receiver with Tim Patrick taking the other spot. — Ryan O'halloran, The Denver Post, "Following brief injury, Broncos WR DaeSean Hamilton ready to show why he can be trusted," 8 Aug. 2019 Aid needs to be sustained over years, experts told me, so that programs know their funding is secure. — Jen Kirby, Vox, "How to address the causes of the migration crisis, according to experts," 17 July 2019 For now, Gibbs continues to hold the crown for finding the smallest universal cover, but his reign isn’t secure. — Quanta Magazine, "Amateur Mathematician Finds Smallest Universal Cover," 15 Nov. 2018 Reynolds has been confined for 23 years at the Northern Correctional Institution in Somers, the state’s most secure maximum security prison. — Edmund H. Mahony, courant.com, "U.S. Judge rules former Connecticut death row inmate’s incarceration amounts to cruel and unusual punishment," 29 Aug. 2019