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protect
verb as in take care of; guard from harm
Strongest matches
assure, care for, conserve, cover, cushion, defend, insulate, keep, look after, preserve, safeguard, save, secure, shelter, shield, support
Strong matches
bulwark, champion, chaperon, fend, foster, harbor, hedge, screen, shade, stonewall, watch
Weak matches
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
Example Sentences
All England players, including age-grade squads, are trained in being "active bystanders" to intervene and protect others from harmful behaviour.
AFP is not publishing the full names of children and parents interviewed to protect their identities.
The Netherlands-based firm's owner Wingtech said on Monday that it will take actions to protect its rights and will seek government support.
“We are with Poland all the way and we will help Poland protect itself,” he said.
The US embassy in Mali said on Friday the fee had been introduced to reinforce Washington's "commitment to protecting America's borders and safeguarding US national security".
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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