To defend
Example: Soldiers defend their country during the war.
Definition
"To defend" means to protect someone or something from harm, attack, or danger, often by taking action to resist or repel threats. For example, soldiers defend their country during the war by guarding it against enemies.
Etymology
The word "to defend" comes from the Latin 'defendere,' which means 'to ward off, protect, or guard.' It entered English through Old French 'defendre.' Did you know? The root 'fend' relates to striking or hitting, highlighting the active effort involved in defense.
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"To defend" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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