/prəˈtekt/
Translation
To keep someone or something safe from harm or danger.
Word origin
From Latin protegere, meaning to cover in front or shield.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- protegere
Grammar
Examples
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Here "protect" means to keep someone safe from harm.
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"Protected" is the past form of "protect".
helmet .
"Protects" is the form used with he, she, or it.
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