Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: secure
IPA transcription: [sɪkj'ʊɹ]
Pronunciations of secure
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adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: secure, unafraid, untroubled
    Meaning: free from fear or doubt; easy in mind; "he was secure that nothing will be held against him"
  • Synonyms: secure
    Meaning: free from danger or risk; "secure from harm"; "his fortune was secure"; "made a secure place for himself in his field"
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: procure, secure
    Meaning: get by special effort; "He procured extra cigarettes even though they were rationed"
  • Synonyms: fasten, fix, secure
    Meaning: cause to be firmly attached; "fasten the lock onto the door"; "she fixed her gaze on the man"
  • Synonyms: secure
    Meaning: assure payment of
  • Synonyms: guarantee, ensure, insure, assure, secure
    Meaning: make certain of; "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success!"
Usage examples
  • Such a secure retreat!
  • He makes ready to secure that object.
  • He makes it too secure, as it happens.
  • It was easy to secure and bind him then.
  • Alas! yes: no jail was ever more secure.
  • But this second eagle seemed secure enough.
  • I wish to secure this fellow as quietly as possible.
  • "We are alone," said Denton, "and the door is secure."
  • Their first care was to secure and provide for their animals.
  • Here we barricaded ourselves, and, for the present were secure.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Java (software platform), License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording William the Conqueror, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Julius Caesar, License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording History of Israel, License CC BY-SA 4.0
4. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Ronald Reagan, License CC BY-SA 4.0
5. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Battle of Fredericksburg, License CC BY-SA 4.0
6. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Hydrogen, License CC BY-SA 4.0
7. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Common chiffchaff, License CC BY-SA 4.0
8. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Thomas Jefferson, License CC BY-SA 4.0
9. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Benjamin Franklin, License CC BY-SA 4.0