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- pronunciation:
- pr
tekt
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Builder, Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
protects, protecting, protected |
| definition 1: |
to ensure the safety of; shield from danger or harm.
A mother bear may attack to protect her young.The levee was built to protect the city from flooding.Wax will protect the car's finish.
- synonyms:
- defend, guard, preserve, safeguard, secure, shield
- antonyms:
- expose, harm
- similar words:
- champion, conserve, convoy, cover, ensure, harbor, look after, save, shelter, shepherd, take care of, tend, watch
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| definition 2: |
in economics, to guard the secure growth of (an industry) by means of tariffs on competing goods from other countries.
The government took steps to protect the wine-making industry.- similar words:
- tariff
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| related words: |
baby, bless, brood, castle, chaperon, father, favor, hover, keep, mail, mask, mind, mother, preserve, save, screen, shade, spare, tutor, uphold, wall |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to provide or be capable of providing a shield against danger or harm.
- synonyms:
- defend, fend, guard, shield
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| related words: |
care, cover, shield, watch |
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