To defend
Example: The soldiers had to defend the castle from attackers.
Definition
"To defend" means to protect someone or something from harm, attack, or danger, often by resisting an opposing force or argument. In history, it frequently refers to soldiers or people safeguarding a territory, like defending a castle from attackers.
Etymology
The word "to defend" comes from the Latin verb 'defendere,' which means 'to ward off, protect, or guard.' It entered English through Old French 'defendre.' Did you know? The Latin root combines 'de-' meaning 'off' and 'fendere' meaning 'to strike,' reflecting the idea of striking away an attack.
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"To defend" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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