Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb secure

6 senses of secure

Sense 1
procure, secure -- (get by special effort; "He procured extra cigarettes even though they were rationed")
       => obtain -- (come into possession of; "How did you obtain the visa?")

Sense 2
fasten, fix, secure -- (cause to be firmly attached; "fasten the lock onto the door"; "she fixed her gaze on the man")
       => attach -- (cause to be attached)

Sense 3
secure -- (assure payment of)
       => guarantee, vouch -- (give surety or assume responsibility; "I vouch for the quality of my products")

Sense 4
guarantee, ensure, insure, assure, secure -- (make certain of; "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success!")

Sense 5
plug, stop up, secure -- (fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug; "plug the hole"; "stop up the leak")
       => close, fill up -- (fill or stop up; "Can you close the cracks with caulking?")

Sense 6
batten, batten down, secure -- (furnish with battens; "batten ships")
       => strengthen, beef up, fortify -- (make strong or stronger; "This exercise will strengthen your upper body"; "strengthen the relations between the two countries")