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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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“Team up with Superman to protect the world. This attraction was made with a lot of love for Superman. Hope to see you there!”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

New technologies like distributed acoustic sensing and Seabed Sentry are being developed to monitor and protect vulnerable submarine cables.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

"I think a lot of social media needs to do more to protect young children."

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The cramped toilet space is very noisy inside, so they must protect their ears.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

‘Nobody knows. Just take it. That lightning tree -it has power to protect. It guards the trail from evil. Maybe it will protect you, too.’

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver