stand guard

VERB

protect

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 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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A military sentry stands guard at the gate.

From Literature

People are taking each other’s kids to school, organizing shifts for people to stand guard and protect immigrants in their neighborhoods.

From Salon

Several passersby snapped photos with Mixue’s inflatable snow “king” mascot that stands guard outside the store entrance.

From Los Angeles Times

At Al-Hol, the AFP correspondent saw soldiers open the camp's metal gate and enter, while others stood guard.

From Barron's

Aunt Kate’s eyes darted from the heavy red curtain to the back door of the railcar, where Mr. Pinkerton was still standing guard.

From Literature