secure (Verb) — Get by special effort. ex. "He secured extra cigarettes even though they were rationed"
secure (Verb) — Cause to be firmly attached. ex. "secure the lock onto the door"
secure (Verb) — Assure payment of.
secure (Verb) — Make certain in the future. ex. "Preparation will secure success!"
secure (Verb) — Fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug. ex. "secure the hole"
secure (Verb) — Furnish with battens. ex. "secure ships"
secure (Adjective) — Free from fear or doubt; easy in mind. ex. "he was secure that nothing will be held against him"
secure (Adjective) — Free from danger or risk. ex. "secure from harm" ex. "his fortune was secure" ex. "made a secure place for himself in his field"
secure (Adjective) — Not likely to fail or give way. ex. "the lock was secure" ex. "a secure foundation" ex. "a secure hold on her wrist"
secure (Adjective) — Immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with. ex. "a secure telephone connection"
secure (Adjective) — Financially sound. ex. "a secure investment"