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"Protect"

Give me an easy definetion.

"Protect"

Give me an easy definetion.

2007-01-30 14:19:54 · 6 answers · asked by claudia#1 1 in Education & Reference Words & Wordplay

6 answers

Main Entry: pro·tect
Pronunciation: \prə-ˈtekt\
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin protectus, past participle of protegere, from pro- in front + tegere to cover — more at pro-, thatch
Date: 15th century
transitive verb
1 a: to cover or shield from exposure, injury, damage, or destruction : guard b: defend 1c
2: to maintain the status or integrity of especially through financial or legal guarantees: as a: to save from contingent financial loss b: to foster or shield from infringement or restriction ; specifically : to restrict competition for (as domestic industries) by means of tariffs or trade controls
3: defend 5
intransitive verb
: to provide a guard or shield

2007-02-01 10:38:11 · answer #1 · answered by Rob 2 · 0 0

Rubber gloves protect your hands from the heat when your doing the dishes.
Rubber gloves protect your hands from the heat when your doing the dishes

2007-01-30 22:25:18 · answer #2 · answered by Yo Mum Mum 5 · 0 0

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2007-01-30 22:28:44 · answer #3 · answered by in_myown_dreams 2 · 0 0

To watch over, defend, to keep from harm.

2007-01-30 23:33:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

To keep from harm.

2007-01-30 22:25:41 · answer #5 · answered by papabeartex 4 · 0 0

to look after or guard

2007-01-30 22:28:55 · answer #6 · answered by jackfrostyh 1 · 0 0

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