adjective
- held firmly in place; secured
- having a strong foundation or basis
verb
- past tense of anchor; secured with an anchor or made firm
Examples
- The boat was anchored safely in the harbor.
- Her beliefs are anchored in strong moral principles.
- The tent was anchored to the ground with heavy stakes.
- The news program is anchored by an experienced journalist.
- His confidence is anchored in years of practice.
- The ship anchored near the island for the night.
- The policy is anchored in scientific research.