secure

Definition

  • v. assure payment of
  • adj. free from fear or doubt; easy in mind
  • adj. free from danger or risk
  • adj. not likely to fail or give way

Word forms

Past participle
secured
Present participle
securing
Past tense
secured
Third person singular
secures

Example sentences

  1. a.

    I feel secure when I'm at home with my family.

  2. vt.

    He worked hard to secure a promotion at his job.

  3. vi.

    The captain decided to secure the boat for the night.