protect

[pruh-tekt] / prəˈtɛkt /

VERB

take care of; guard from harm

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assure care for conserve cover cushion defend insulate keep look after preserve safeguard save secure shelter shield support

STRONG

bulwark champion chaperon fend foster harbor hedge screen shade stonewall watch

WEAK

cover all bases cover up give refuge give sanctuary go to bat for keep safe ride shotgun for sentinel shotgun stand guard take under wing watch over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon destroy endanger give up harm hurt ignore injure lay bare let go neglect release squander uncover waste

STRONG

open

WEAK

attack

Example Sentences

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School holidays are precious, protected time for the Prince and Princess of Wales.

From BBC

A recent statement from the Nigerian presidency struck a conciliatory tone, mentioning the need to protect "vulnerable populations in Nigeria, particularly Christian communities."

From Barron's

Guardrails meant to protect young bankers are often ignored, The Wall Street Journal has reported.

From The Wall Street Journal

Products from Canada and Mexico already protected by a free-trade pact covering those nations and the U.S. will also be exempt.

From The Wall Street Journal

“These markets make sure that we get it right—and I think it’s very important to protect that here in the United States with the right guardrails.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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