to protect

Verb · English

Meaning

to keep someone or something safe from injury, damage, or loss

(to keep safe from harm or injury)

Example

We should protect the environment for our future.

Synonyms

safeguard, defend, preserve, shield, guard

Grammar

present simple
i
protect
you
protect
he she it
protects
we
protect
they
protect
past simple
protected
past participle
protected
present participle
protecting

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