verb๐ShareTo ward off attacks against; to fight to protect; to guard."The dog defends its home by barking at strangers. "actionmilitarywarpolicesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo support by words or writing; to vindicate, talk in favour of."My brother always defends me when my parents are angry, saying I didn't mean to cause trouble. "communicationlanguagestatementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo make legal defence of; to represent (the accused)."The lawyer defended the student accused of cheating on the exam. "lawgovernmentpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo focus one's energies and talents on preventing opponents from scoring, as opposed to focusing on scoring."The basketball team defends their basket fiercely, trying to stop the other team from scoring points. "sportgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo attempt to retain a title, or attempt to reach the same stage in a competition as one did in the previous edition of that competition."Example sentence: "The chess champion defends their title in the upcoming tournament." "sportachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo call a raise from the big blind."In poker, Maria defends her big blind by calling David's raise. "gamebetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo ward off, repel (an attack or attacker)."The dog defends its home by barking at strangers. "militaryactionwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo prevent, to keep (from doing something)."The fence defends the garden from rabbits. "actionlawmilitarysportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo prohibit, forbid."The school defends students from using their phones during class time. "lawpoliticsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
