Synonyms of secures

secures

verb

present tense third-person singular of secure

1

as in protects

to drive danger or attack away from

sent troops to secure the city

Synonyms & Similar Words

• protects
• defends
• safeguards
• shields
• guards
• fends
• keeps
• prevents
• fences
• saves
• covers
• wards
• preserves
• opposes
• forfends
• averts
• resists
• bulwarks
• conserves
• stands up for
• withstands
• screens
• contends
• wars
• fights
• walls
• battles
• buffers
• pickets
• palisades

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• assails
• attacks
• assaults
• submits
• bombards
• overruns
• yields
• besets
• storms
• besieges
• capitulates
• caves

2

as in ensures

to make sure, certain, or safe

a retirement account that will help to secure our future

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ensures
• assures
• guarantees
• insures
• cinches
• ices
• guaranties
• certifies
• promises
• attests
• vouches
• witnesses
• warrants
• swears
• pledges

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• undermines
• weakens
• enfeebles

3

as in fastens

to put securely in place or in a desired position

candidates for admission are asked to secure a recent photo to their application forms

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fastens
• clamps
• catches
• hitches
• anchors
• fixes
• sets
• entrenches
• embeds
• moors
• stuffs
• implants
• wedges
• lodges
• ingrains

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loosens
• looses
• unfastens
• pulls
• extracts
• tears (out)
• uproots
• prizes
• pries
• roots (out)
• wrests
• unlooses
• unfixes
• yanks
• unloosens

4

as in earns

to receive as return for effort

finally secured a job after sending out dozens of applications

Synonyms & Similar Words

• earns
• wins
• reaps
• garners
• obtains
• makes
• gets
• gains
• lands
• acquires
• attains
• procures
• captures
• realizes
• carries
• draws
• achieves
• brings in
• bags
• pulls down
• knocks down
• accomplishes
• comes by
• occupies
• accumulates
• scores
• amasses
• nets
• regains
• clears
• grosses
• catches
• recaptures
• notches (up)
• annexes
• takes over
• reacquires
• racks up
• picks up
• remakes
• reattains

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loses
• forfeits
• gives
• pays
• grants
• accords
• parts (with)
• relinquishes
• yields
• surrenders
• gives up
• hands over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of secures

By bringing EdgePoint into the boardroom, Mattel secures an 18% stockholding in friendly hands. — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Conversely, a larger capital injection secures the necessary balance sheet for heavy CapEx at the expense of a lower valuation. — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

The New England Aquarium research scientist cuts up frozen Atlantic menhaden, known locally as pogies, secures them to circle hooks attached to several fishing rods, and casts them into the shallow water. — Asia London Palomba, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Oct. 2026

Similarly, cast and creator’s robust reputation should likely ensure the film secures healthy distribution across Asia and select western markets. — James Marsh, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

The lace detailing at the hem of this oversized sweater dress secures it as a fun and feminine addition to your fall wardrobe that also happens to be on sale for $40. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2026

Each refillable case secures with a satisfying magnetic closure, and is polished with an alabaster finish. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026

Assuming that the mayor’s team secures the potentially massive new funding to make a childcare program possible, the difficulties won’t end there. — Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2026

The home team secures the victory when Phil Mickelson knocks one in the water at the par-3 16th hole, conceding his match to Francesco Molinari right on the tee box. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026