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Verb
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simple past tense and past participle of secure

"After locking the front door, I secured my bicycle to a sturdy rack outside the café."

In plain English: To secure something means to make sure it is safe, fixed in place, or guaranteed to happen.

"I secured my bicycle to the rack with a heavy chain."

Example Sentences
"I secured my bicycle to the rack with a heavy chain." verb
"She secured her bike with a heavy chain before leaving for work." verb
"The team worked hard to secure the contract by Friday." verb
"He managed to secure a ticket to the concert months in advance." verb
See Also
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Origin

Derived from the Latin securus, meaning "free from care," the term originally described a state of safety or lack of anxiety before evolving to mean fastened firmly in English. The past participle form reflects this shift toward physical protection and guaranteeing value.

Rhyming Words
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