secure
/səˈkjʊɹ/ adjetivo B1En español: seguro, resguardado, asegurado, a salvo
- Free from attack or danger; protected.
- Free from the danger of theft; safe.
- Free from the risk of eavesdropping, interception or discovery; secret.
- Free from anxiety or doubt; unafraid.
- Firm and not likely to fail; stable.
- Free from the risk of financial loss; reliable.
- Confident in opinion; not entertaining, or not having reason to entertain, doubt; certain; sure; commonly used with of. · secure of a welcome
- Certain to be achieved or gained; assured. · Just when victory seemed secure, they let it slip from their grasp.
Comparativo securer · Superlativo securest
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A RAVEN saw a Swan and desired to secure for himself the same beautiful plumage.
“Why,” said the Kite, “do I see you with such a rueful look?” “I seek,” she replied, “a mate suitable for me, and am not able to find one.” “Take me,” returned the Kite, “I am much stronger than you are.” “Why, are you able to secure the means of living by your plunder?” “Well, I have often caught and carried away an ostrich in my talons.” The Eagle, persuaded by these words, accepted him as her mate.
ONCE UPON A TIME a Wolf resolved to disguise his appearance in order to secure food more easily.
In the evening he was shut up by the shepherd in the fold; the gate was closed, and the entrance made thoroughly secure.
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