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انگریزی

defend

gb/dɪfˈɛnd/ us/dɪfˈɛnd/
B1 انگریزی
~ 2200
معانی
0 معانی
فعل B1 action
1

Protect from attack or harm

To keep someone or something safe from being hurt or damaged.

استعمال کا انداز: to defend [someone/something] from [something]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'defend' with 'protect'. 'Defend' usually suggests active resistance against an attack, while 'protect' can be more general and passive.
ہم معنی الفاظ
protect (A broader term for keeping something safe, not always involving active resistance.) | guard (Implies watching over to prevent harm, often more passive than 'defend'.)
متضاد الفاظ
attack (The opposite action of trying to harm or damage someone or something.)
لفظی تراکیب
defend territory |defend rights |defend oneself |defend a position |defend the city
موضوعات
conflict |law |safety |relationships |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • The soldiers defended the city against the invaders.
  • She defended her friend from unfair criticism.
  • The lawyer defended his client in court.
  • He bravely defended the injured animal from the dog.
  • We must defend our rights when they are threatened.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • The dog defended the house.
  • She defended her brother from the bully.
  • The wall defends the garden from wind.
  • He defended his team in the game.
  • They defended their country.
فعل B2 action
2

Support against criticism

To say or do something to show that someone or something is right when others say it is wrong.

استعمال کا انداز: to defend [someone/something] against [criticism/accusation]
عام غلطی:
Learners may confuse this meaning with physical protection. Here, 'defend' is about words and ideas, not physical safety.
ہم معنی الفاظ
justify (Focuses on giving reasons to show something is right.) | support (A broader term for standing by someone or something.)
متضاد الفاظ
criticize (To point out faults or express disapproval, which is the opposite of defending.)
لفظی تراکیب
defend an idea |defend a decision |defend a policy |defend a statement
موضوعات
communication |argument |relationships |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • He defended his decision to leave early.
  • The minister defended the new policy in front of reporters.
  • She defended her colleague's actions during the meeting.
  • The company defended its product against safety concerns.
  • He defended his statement as being factually correct.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • I defended my answer in class.
  • She defended her choice to move.
  • He defended his idea in the meeting.
  • They defended their plan to the boss.
  • The teacher defended the school's rules.
فعل technical B1 action
3

Prevent opposing team from scoring

In sports, to try to stop the other team from getting points or goals.

استعمال کا انداز: to defend [a goal/position]
عام غلطی:
Learners may confuse this with general protection; here it specifically refers to sports defense.
ہم معنی الفاظ
block (In sports, to physically stop an opponent's move.)
متضاد الفاظ
attack (In sports, to try to score points against an opponent.)
لفظی تراکیب
defend the goal |defend a lead |defend a title
موضوعات
sports
مثالیں
  • The team defended well in the second half.
  • He defended his title successfully in the championship match.
  • They defended the goal with great skill.
  • Our players defended strongly despite being tired.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • We must defend our goal.
  • He defended his title again.
  • They defended well in the game.
  • The team defended their lead until the end.
گرامر
لغت میں درج شکل
defend
IPA
GB/dɪfˈɛnd/
US/dɪfˈɛnd/
ہجا بندی اور زور
de - fend (2 ہجے)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fend)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Verb
  • Base: defend
  • 3rd Person Singular: defends
  • Present Participle: defending
  • Past: defended
متعلقہ الفاظ
Forms
defends verb defending verb defended verb
Core family
defence noun B1 defense noun B1 defender noun B1 defensive adjective B1
Related words
defensively adverb defensiveness noun defensible adjective
Negative and opposite forms
defenceless adjective defenseless adjective indefensible adjective
Advanced or less common
defensibility noun C1
عبارات

defend a position

1
/dɪfˈɛnd ə pəzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase

Protect a place from attack or challenge

To keep control of a place when others try to take it away or disagree with you.

مثالیں
  • The army defended their position on the hill.
  • He had to defend his position during the debate.

defend a title

1
/dɪfˈɛnd ə tˈaɪtəl/
fixed phrase technical

Compete again to keep championship

To try to win again so you can keep your championship or prize.

مثالیں
  • She will defend her title at next year's tournament.
  • The champion is ready to defend his title.

defend oneself

1
/dɪfˈɛnd wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase

Protect yourself from harm or blame

To keep yourself safe from harm or to say things to show you are not wrong.

مثالیں
  • She had to defend herself against the accusations.
  • He learned how to defend himself in dangerous situations.
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