defend

US /dɪˈfend/
UK /dɪˈfend/
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1.

defender, proteger

protect from harm or danger

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The soldiers bravely defended the city.
Los soldados defendieron valientemente la ciudad.
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She always defends her younger brother from bullies.
Ella siempre defiende a su hermano menor de los acosadores.
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guardsecureshieldsafeguardfend off
2.

defender, abogar por

speak or write in favor of (an action or idea); advocate for

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It's important to defend your beliefs.
Es importante defender tus creencias.
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The lawyer will defend his client in court.
El abogado defenderá a su cliente en el tribunal.
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advocatechampionsupportupholdvindicate
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defendantdefender