English / word
defend
verb B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
to protect someone or something from attack; to support an idea with reasons
To protect someone or something from harm or attack.
In context
01
The older brother tried to defend the child.
02
You must defend your answer with examples.
Synonyms
protect,support,justify
Antonyms
attack,abandon,betray
Collocations
defend a case,defend the goal,defend human rights
Verb forms
Past: defended · Past participle: defended · -ing: defending