defend
Meaning
To defend means to protect someone or something from attack or criticism, often by arguing in favor of their position or actions.
💡 A common mistake is using "defend" without specifying what is being defended; it's important to clarify the subject.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
stood
up
during
the
team
meeting
to
defend
her
colleague's
idea
,
which
had
been
misunderstood
.
She
explained
the
main
points
clearly
and
gave
simple
examples
so
everyone
could
follow
.
After
she
spoke
,
some
people
asked
questions
and
she
answered
calmly
,
showing
she
had
thought
about
the
plan
.
The
manager
thanked
her
for
helping
the
team
talk
through
the
issue
and
they
agreed
on
the
next
steps
.
Common Phrases
defend a position
defend against criticism
defend one's rights
Synonyms
Antonyms
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