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Meaning of 'protect' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Protect [ v. t.]
- To cover or shield from danger or injury; to defend; to guard; to preserve in safety; as, a father protects his children.

Meaning of 'protect' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . protect [ v]
Meaning (1):
- shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
Example in sentence:
  • Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain

Nearby Words:

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