asegurar

Definitions of asegurar
  1. verb
    secure (a sprained joint) with a strap
    synonyms: atar con correa
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    type of:
    fijar
    cause to be firmly attached
  2. verb
    support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace
    synonyms: afianzar, afianzarse, afirmar, afirmarse, asegurarse, estabilizar, estabilizarse
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    types:
    lastrar
    make steady with a ballast
    asegurar con un cable
    steady or support with a guy wire or cable
    type of:
    reforzar
    make strong or stronger
  3. verb
    stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of
    synonyms: garantizar
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    types:
    aprobar, certificar, confirmar, ratificar
    guarantee as meeting a certain standard
  4. verb
    show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for
    synonyms: garantizar
  5. verb
    inform positively and with certainty and confidence
    synonyms: decir
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    type of:
    admitir, confesar, reconocer
    to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
  6. verb
    fasten with a latch
    synonyms: atar con correas
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    type of:
    fijar
    cause to be firmly attached
  7. verb
    tie with a strap
    synonyms: atar con correa
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    type of:
    amarrar, atar, ligar
    fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
  8. verb
    cause to be firmly attached
    synonyms: fijar
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    antonyms:
    abrir, aflojar, desabrochar, desprender
    cause to become undone
    types:
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    atar con correa
    secure (a sprained joint) with a strap
    amarrar, atar, ligar
    fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
    atar con correas
    fasten with a latch
    encadenar
    fasten or secure with chains
    envolver
    wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose
    anclar
    fix firmly and stably
    bordar, coser, gandujar
    fasten by sewing; do needlework
    enfilar, enhebrar, ensartar
    string together; tie or fasten with a string
    enganchar
    fasten with a hook
    ceñir
    fasten with a belt
    cementar, pegar
    bind or join with or as if with cement
    grapar
    secure or fasten with a staple or staples
    remachar
    fasten with a rivet or rivets
    abrochar
    fasten with buttons
    clavar, pegar
    attach or fasten with pins or as if with pins
    colgar, pender
    cause to be hanging or suspended
    colgar, pender
    place in position as by a hinge so as to allow free movement in one direction
    adherir, adherirse, calzar, encajar, pegar
    put, fix, force, or implant
    abrochar, enhebillar
    fasten with a buckle or buckles
    alambrar, atar con alambre, conectar
    fasten with wire
    encordar
    fasten or join with a loop
    amarrar, atar con traílla, atraillar, encordar, lazar
    fasten with a rope
    atar con correa
    tie with a strap
    anudar, atar
    tie or fasten into a knot
    fajar, precintar, vendar
    bind or tie together, as with a band
    hilvanar
    sew together loosely, with large stitches
    echar el cerrojo
    secure or lock with a bolt
    colgar, suspender
    hang freely
    type of:
    sujetar
    cause to be attached
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