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protect
[ pruh-tekt ]
verb (used with object)
- to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
Synonyms: ,
Antonyms:
- Economics. to guard (the industry or an industry of a nation) from foreign competition by imposing import duties.
- to provide funds for the payment of (a draft, note, etc.).
verb (used without object)
- to provide, or be capable of providing, protection:
a floor wax that protects as well as shines.
protect
/ əˈɛ /
verb
- to defend from trouble, harm, attack, etc
- economics to assist (domestic industries) by the imposition of protective tariffs on imports
- commerce to provide funds in advance to guarantee payment of (a note, draft, etc)
Other Word Forms
- ·ٱi· ·ٱa· adjective
- ·ٱi·i·ٲ ·ٱa·i·ٲ noun
- v··ٱ verb (used with object)
- ܲȴ-·ٱĻ adjective
- i··ٱĻ adjective
- un·ٱa· adjective
- ܲp·ٱĻ adjective
- ɱ-·ٱĻ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of protect1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Subject to this caveat, he envisions a future where the US protects its manufacturing industries more than its agricultural goods.
Last month, Malawi blocked imports of flour, rice, ginger, bananas and maize from Tanzania, and other countries, saying this was to protect local producers.
Another responsibility of the Marshals Service is protecting courthouses and judicial officers.
In the past, the administration has said that tight security restrictions are needed to protect children.
Anthony's family has been getting death threats and relocated their son, after he was released on bond, to a hidden location to protect him.
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