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B2verb 1K

Defend

🇬🇧 UK /["/dɪˈfend/","/dɪˈfendz/","/dɪˈfendɪd/","/dɪˈfendɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/dɪˈfend/","/dɪˈfendz/","/dɪˈfendɪd/","/dɪˈfendɪŋ/"]/

Significato di Defend

to protect somebody/something from attack

In simple words: To protect or support something or someone.

Defend in una frase

• It is important to defend your point of view during a debate.
• The lawyer will defend her client in court tomorrow.
• He felt the need to defend his friends against accusations.
• The soldiers were trained to defend the fortress at all costs.
• To win the game, you must defend your territory from opponents.

Come usare Defend

Use 'defend' when talking about protecting an idea, person, or position. It is appropriate in both casual and formal situations, but avoid using it in overly aggressive contexts.

Grammar pattern

defend + object

Memory hint

Think of 'defend' as 'defense in action.' Imagine someone stepping in front of a friend to protect them.

Parole correlate

Collocations with Defend

• adequately
• effectively
• properly
• against
• actively
• aggressively
• fiercely
• against
• adequately
• effectively
• properly
• against
• successfully
• against

Synonyms for Defend

• protect
• support
• safeguard
• champion
• uphold

Opposites of Defend

• attack
• abandon

Common mistakes with Defend

• Confused with 'defence' — remember 'defend' is the verb.
• Incorrect subject-verb agreement — ensure subject matches (e.g., 'he defends', not 'he defend').
• Using 'defend' in contexts where 'support' would be more appropriate.

Domande frequenti su Defend

Cosa significa Defend?

To protect or support something or someone.

Cosa significa Defend in italiano?

To protect or support something or someone.

Qual è la definizione di Defend?

to protect somebody/something from attack

Come si usa Defend in una frase?

It is important to defend your point of view during a debate.

Puoi fare un altro esempio di Defend?

The lawyer will defend her client in court tomorrow.

Quali sono i sinonimi di Defend?

Alcune alternative comuni sono protect, support, safeguard, champion, uphold.

Qual è il contrario di Defend?

Significati opposti includono attack, abandon.

Quali parole si abbinano a Defend?

Si abbina spesso a adequately, effectively, properly, against, actively, aggressively, fiercely, against, adequately, effectively, properly, against, successfully, against.

Quali sono gli errori comuni con Defend?

Confused with 'defence' — remember 'defend' is the verb. Incorrect subject-verb agreement — ensure subject matches (e.g., 'he defends', not 'he defend'). Using 'defend' in contexts where 'support' would be more appropriate.

Come si pronuncia Defend?

US: /["/dɪˈfend/","/dɪˈfendz/","/dɪˈfendɪd/","/dɪˈfendɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/dɪˈfend/","/dɪˈfendz/","/dɪˈfendɪd/","/dɪˈfendɪŋ/"]/. Ascolta l'audio qui sopra per sentire la pronuncia madrelingua.

Quando dovrei usare Defend?

Use 'defend' when talking about protecting an idea, person, or position. It is appropriate in both casual and formal situations, but avoid using it in overly aggressive contexts.

Che livello CEFR ha Defend?

"Defend" è al livello B2 della scala CEFR.