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pro·tect

protect

 
 
pronunciation:
pr tekt
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part of speech: verb
inflections: protects, protecting, protected
definition: to defend or keep safe; shield from danger or harm.
A fence protects us from our neighbor's vicious dog.
 
synonyms:
defend, guard, preserve, safeguard, secure, shield
antonyms:
expose, harm
similar words:
champion, conserve, cover, ensure, harbor, look after, shelter, shepherd, take care of, tend, watch
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  • protective:
    giving protection.
  • protector:
    someone or something that protects.
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