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| VERB: | 1. To join one thing to another: affix, attach, clip2, connect, couple, fasten, fix, moor. See ASSEMBLE. 2. To be the cause of: bring, bring about, bring on, cause, effect, effectuate, generate, induce, ingenerate, lead to, make, occasion, result in, set off, stir1 (up), touch off, trigger. Idioms: bring to pass (or effect) , give rise to. See START. 3. To keep safe from danger, attack, or harm: defend, guard, preserve, protect, safeguard, shield, ward. Archaic : fend. See ATTACK. 4. To make secure: anchor, catch, fasten, fix, moor. Idioms: make fast. See MOVE. 5. To come into possession of: acquire, come by, gain, get, obtain, procure, win. Informal : land, pick up. See GET. 6. To render certain: assure, ensure, guarantee, insure, warrant. Informal : cinch. See CERTAIN. 7. To give a promise of payment of: guarantee. See MONEY, OBLIGATION. 8. To gain possession of, especially after a struggle or chase: capture, catch, get, net1, take. Informal : bag. Slang : nail. See GET. 9. To make fast or firmly fixed, as by means of a cord or rope: bind, fasten, knot, tie, tie up. See KEEP, TIGHTEN. | | ADJECTIVE: | 1. Having a firm belief in one's own powers: assured, confident, self-assured, self-confident, self-possessed. See ATTITUDE, BELIEF. 2. Affording protection: safe. See SAFETY. 3. Not easily moved or shaken: firm1, solid, sound2, stable, strong, sturdy, substantial, sure, unshakable. See CONTINUE, STRONG. 4. Firmly settled or positioned: fast, firm1, stable, steady, strong, sure. See CONTINUE. 5. Such as could not possibly fail or disappoint: certain, infallible, sure, unerring, unfailing. Informal : sure-fire. See CERTAIN. 6. Persistently holding to something: clinging, fast, firm1, tenacious, tight. See FREE, TIGHTEN.
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