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fend

fend

 
pronunciation:
fend
parts of speech:
transitive verb, intransitive verb
phrases:
fend for oneself
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Word Combinations (verb)
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: fends, fending, fended
definition: to repel; ward off (usu. fol. by "off").
They were strong enough in the castle to fend the attack.Her thick coat fended off the cold.Using karate, he fended off the attacker.
similar words:
ward
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
definition 1: to try to provide for one's needs or the needs of others. (often fol. by "for").
He had to fend for himself and his five children.She wondered how she would fend if she lost her job.
similar words:
provide
definition 2: to provide defense; resist.
She had to fend against widespread criticism.
similar words:
defend, protect
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phrase: fend for oneself