secure

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Learn the meaning of secure with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

secure

(verb, adjective)

Meaning

to make safe or protected

Example

"She worked hard to secure her place in the competition."

Synonyms

protectassuresafeguard

Antonyms

endangerexpose

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'securus', meaning free from care.
Related word forms
  • verb: secured
  • adjective: securely