Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for defend. Search instead for de+fend.
Definitions

defend

[dih-fend] / dɪˈfɛnd /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“The market is testing Japanese authorities’ resolve, with spot back at 160 just five weeks after intervention to defend the currency around late April/early May,” the director of Asia macro strategy says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Had that not happened, Murphy would have made it to the general election without having to defend his spot on the ballot.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Reifel's family has taken to social media to defend him, arguing the claims that taxpayers wasted money on his training were overblown.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

It should defend the purchasing power of the dollar.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

Not because of Zeke, who would very happily defend Daniel from any attack, but because Alicia was always there first.

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness




Vocabulary lists containing defend


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "defend" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com