defend
Definition
- v. argue or speak in defense of
- v. be on the defensive; act against an attack
- v. protect against a challenge or attack
- v. be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
Word forms
- Present participle
- defending
- Past participle
- defended
- Past tense
- defended
- Third person singular
- defends
Example sentences
vt.
The lawyer will defend her client in court tomorrow.
vt.
He was hired to defend the accused during the trial.