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- pronunciation:
- fend
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- fend for oneself
- features:
- 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
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| related words: |
rebuff |
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| 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
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| definition 2: |
to provide defense; resist.
She had to fend against widespread criticism.- similar words:
- defend, protect
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| related words: |
repel |
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| phrase: |
fend for oneself |
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