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defend

/dɪˈfɛnd/
en-us undefineddefend
Main Example

She will defend her friend in the argument.

Example context
en-us flagShe will defend her friend in the argument.
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To protect someone or something from harm or attack.

Other Example

He will defend his position during the meeting.

en-us flagHe will defend his position during the meeting.

The lawyer will defend her client in court.

en-us flagThe lawyer will defend her client in court.

Parents often defend their children when they are wronged.

en-us flagParents often defend their children when they are wronged.
Synonyms

defend a position

en-us flagdefend a position

defend a claim

en-us flagdefend a claim

defend against attacks

en-us flagdefend against attacks
Synonyms

protect

guard

support

defend

/dɪˈfɛnd/
Main Example

He had to defend his idea during the meeting.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To support a position or opinion in a discussion or debate.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

defend

/dɪˈfɛnd/
Main Example

He will defend his title in the next match.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To protect someone or something from harm or attack.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

defend

/dɪˈfɛnd/
Main Example

The lawyer will defend the accused in court.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To argue in favor of someone in a legal context.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

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