defend

verbB1 · Intermediate

To keep someone or something safe from attack.

Meaning of «defend»

verb

to keep someone or something safe from attack

Soldiers must defend the border from enemy attacks.

Translation

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The difference between similar words

to keep someone or something safe

protectkeep safe from harm; the usual wordA coat protects you from the cold.

defendkeep safe by fighting against an attackThe soldiers defended the bridge.

guardwatch a place or person to stop harmTwo dogs guard the farm at night.

safeguardformalmake sure something stays safe in the futureNew laws safeguard the rights of workers.

to keep an idea or decision strong

supportthe everyday word: agree with and help an ideaMost people support the new law.

defendspeak or act to protect an idea from attackShe defended her decision in front of the class.

upholdformalkeep a law, rule or decision in forceThe judges must uphold the law.

Word family

defend B1 · verbdefence B1 · noundefender B1 · noundefendant B2 · noundefensive B1 · adjectivedefenceless C1 · adjective

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