pɾoteˈʒeʁ
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Translation
to protect
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Word origin
From Latin protegere ('to cover in front, to protect'), from pro- and tegere ('to cover').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- protegere
- English cognates
- protect, protection, detective
Grammar
Examples
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Parents always protect their children.
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She protected the house during the storm.
ambiente.
We need to protect the environment.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 1: Words 601-610.