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Defend

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

Significado de Defend

to protect somebody/something from attack

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

Defend em uma 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.

Como usar 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.

Palavras relacionadas

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.

Perguntas frequentes sobre Defend

O que significa Defend?

To protect or support something or someone.

O que significa Defend em português?

To protect or support something or someone.

Qual é a definição de Defend?

to protect somebody/something from attack

Como se usa Defend em uma frase?

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

Pode dar outro exemplo de Defend?

The lawyer will defend her client in court tomorrow.

Quais são os sinônimos de Defend?

Algumas alternativas comuns são protect, support, safeguard, champion, uphold.

Qual é o oposto de Defend?

Significados opostos incluem attack, abandon.

Que palavras combinam com Defend?

Costuma combinar com adequately, effectively, properly, against, actively, aggressively, fiercely, against, adequately, effectively, properly, against, successfully, against.

Quais são os erros comuns ao usar 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.

Como se pronuncia Defend?

US: /["/dɪˈfend/","/dɪˈfendz/","/dɪˈfendɪd/","/dɪˈfendɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/dɪˈfend/","/dɪˈfendz/","/dɪˈfendɪd/","/dɪˈfendɪŋ/"]/. Ouça o áudio acima para escutar a pronúncia nativa.

Quando devo usar 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.

Qual é o nível CEFR de Defend?

"Defend" está no nível B2 da escala CEFR.