· get by special effort; "He procured extra cigarettes even though they were rationed"

Synonym(s): procure

Hypernym(s): obtain

· cause to be firmly attached; "fasten the lock onto the door"; "she fixed her gaze on the man"

Synonym(s): fasten, fix

Hypernym(s): attach

· assure payment of

Hypernym(s): guarantee, vouch

· make certain of; "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success!"

Synonym(s): guarantee, ensure, insure, assure

· fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug; "plug the hole"; "stop up the leak"

Synonym(s): plug, stop_up

Hypernym(s): close, fill_up

· furnish with battens; "batten ships"

Synonym(s): batten, batten_down

Hypernym(s): strengthen, beef_up, fortify

· free from fear or doubt; easy in mind; "he was secure that nothing will be held against him"

Synonym(s): unafraid, untroubled

Antonym(s): insecure

· free from danger or risk; "secure from harm"; "his fortune was secure"; "made a secure place for himself in his field"

Antonym(s): insecure

· not likely to fail or give way; "the lock was secure"; "a secure foundation"; "a secure hold on her wrist"

Antonym(s): insecure

· immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with; "an impregnable fortress"; "fortifications that made the frontier inviolable"; "a secure telephone connection"

Synonym(s): impregnable, inviolable, strong, unassailable, unattackable

· financially safe; "a good investment"; "a secure investment"

Synonym(s): dependable, good, safe