defend · verb
Meanings and examples
To protect someone or something from attack, criticism, or harm.
She defended her colleague when others unfairly blamed him for the delay.
The lawyer explained how she planned to defend her client's interests.
Residents joined together to defend the park against a proposed road scheme.
He defended his decision by describing the limited options available.
Forms
- defend base form
- defends third-person singular present
- defended past tense; past participle
- defending present participle