Meaning
To keep someone or something safe when another person or thing attacks.
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Word origin
From Latin defendere, "to ward off", from de (away) and fendere (to strike).
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- defendere
- English cognates
- fence, offend
Grammar
Examples
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"Defend" means to keep something safe from attack.
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Animals defend the place where they live.
unkind .
"Defend" also means to speak up for someone.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 19, lesson 2: defend, winter, tongue and 7 more words.