Defend

Pronunciation: /dɪˈfɛnd/

Definitions of defend

verb to protect someone or something from harm or danger by taking action to prevent an attack or injury

Example Sentences

A1 I defend my little sister from bullies at school.

A2 She defended her thesis with strong arguments.

B1 The lawyer will defend the accused in court.

B2 The soldiers defended the city from enemy attacks.

C1 The politician defended her stance on the controversial issue.

C2 The expert witness was able to defend his findings under intense scrutiny.

Examples of defend in a Sentence

formal It is the duty of the lawyer to defend their client in court.

informal I will always defend my friends when they need help.

slang I got your back, I'll defend you no matter what.

figurative The strong walls of the castle defended the kingdom from enemy attacks.

Grammatical Forms of defend

• past tense: defended
• plural: defends
• comparative: more defend
• superlative: most defend
• present tense: defend
• future tense: will defend
• perfect tense: have defended
• continuous tense: is defending
• singular: defends
• positive degree: defend
• infinitive: to defend
• gerund: defending
• participle: defending

Origin and Evolution of defend

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'defend' originated from the Latin word 'defendere', which is a combination of 'de-' (meaning 'from') and 'fendere' (meaning 'to strike').

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'defend' has evolved to not only mean to protect or guard against attack or harm, but also to argue in favor of or support a cause or person.