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protect - shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage; "Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain" |
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defend argue or speak in defense of; "She supported the motion to strike"
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cover for provide an excuse or alibi for someone so as to cover up guilt; "I won't lie and cover for you"
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immunise,
immunize perform vaccinations or produce immunity in by inoculation; "We vaccinate against scarlet fever"; "The nurse vaccinated the children in the school"
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overprotect protect excessively; "Don't overprotect your son--he is an adult now!"
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look out to protect someone's interests; "A man's gotta look out for his family"
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cover clothe, as if for protection from the elements; "cover your head!"
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guard,
ward watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect; "guard my possessions while I'm away"
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defend,
guard,
hold argue or speak in defense of; "She supported the motion to strike"
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screen,
shield examine methodically; "screen the suitcases"
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charm induce into action by using one's charm; "She charmed him into giving her all his money"
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fence,
fence in,
palisade,
surround,
wall fight with fencing swords
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safeguard make safe
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cover clothe, as if for protection from the elements; "cover your head!"
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cover clothe, as if for protection from the elements; "cover your head!"
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mothproof protect from moths; "mothproof woollen clothes during the summer"
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body guard accompany and protect from physical harm
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insure take out insurance for
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cover clothe, as if for protection from the elements; "cover your head!"
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keep,
preserve maintain by writing regular records; "keep a diary"; "maintain a record"; "keep notes"
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protect - use tariffs to favor domestic industry |
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assist act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function
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trade the skilled practice of a practical occupation; "he learned his trade as an apprentice"
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