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protect

 

[ prษ™หˆtษ›kt ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

keep safe

To protect means to keep someone or something safe from harm, damage, or danger. It involves taking measures to prevent harm or injury from occurring.

Synonyms

defend, guard, shield

Examples of usage

  • He protected his family from the harsh weather by building a shelter.
  • The police officer protected the citizens from the criminal activity in the area.
  • She wore sunscreen to protect her skin from the harmful effects of the sun.
Context #2 | Noun

person or thing that provides protection

A protect is a person or thing that provides protection. It can refer to a bodyguard, a security system, or any other means of keeping someone or something safe.

Synonyms

defender, guardian, protector

Examples of usage

  • The protect escorted the VIP safely to the event.
  • The firewall acts as a protect for the computer system.
  • The vaccine serves as a protect against the disease.

Translations

Translations of the word "protect" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น proteger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฐเค•เฅเคทเคฟเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schรผtzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melindungi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐั…ะธั‰ะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chroniฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไฟ่ญทใ™ใ‚‹ (ใปใ”ใ™ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท protรฉger

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ proteger

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท korumak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณดํ˜ธํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู…ุงูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chrรกnit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chrรกniลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฟๆŠค (bวŽohรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaลกฤititi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vernda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€า“ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒชแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qorumaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ proteger

Etymology

The word 'protect' originated from the Latin word 'protectus', which is the past participle of 'protegere', meaning 'to cover in front'. The concept of protection has been essential throughout human history, with individuals and societies developing various methods to safeguard themselves and others from harm. The evolution of protection mechanisms has led to the modern understanding of 'protect' as a verb and a noun, emphasizing the importance of safety and security.

See also: overprotective, protectant, protected, protecting, protection, protections, protective, protectively, protectiveness, protector, protectors, unprotected.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,594, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.