Definition of Protect

1. Verb. Shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage. "Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain"


2. Verb. Use tariffs to favor domestic industry.
Category relationships: Trade
Generic synonyms: Assist
Derivative terms: Protection, Protective

Definition of Protect

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

Definition of Protect

1. to keep from harm, attack, or injury [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Protect

protases
protasis
protatic
protea
Proteaceae
Proteales
protean
proteans
proteas
protease
proteases
protease inhibitor
Protea cynaroides
protea family
Protea mellifera
protect (current term)
protectant
protectants
protected
protecter
protecters
protecting
protecting(a)
protection
protectionism
protectionisms
protectionist
protectionists
protections
protective

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