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Protect

Definition

The term "protect" describes the act of keeping someone or something safe from harm, damage, or danger.

Parts of Speech

Verb

Pronunciation

American English

IPA Pronunciation: /prəˈtɛkt/
Respelling: pruh-TEKT

British English

IPA Pronunciation: /prəˈtɛkt/
Respelling: pruh-TEKT

Etymology

The word "protect" originates from the Latin "protegere," meaning "to cover in front" or "shield," derived from "pro-" (forward) and "tegere" (to cover). It entered Middle English through Old French "protéger."

Derivatives

Protection (noun)
Protective (adjective)
Protector (noun)
Overprotect (verb)
Unprotected (adjective)

Synonyms

Defend
Guard
Shield

Antonyms

Expose
Harm
Endanger

Usage

The term "protect" is commonly used in contexts such as personal safety, environmental conservation, and legal rights. For example, "Laws are in place to protect endangered species" or "She wore a helmet to protect her head."

Related Terms

Preserve: To maintain something in its original state.
Safeguard: To ensure safety or security.
Defense: The action of resisting attack or harm.

Detailed Definitions

Verb

To keep safe from harm or damage: Refers to shielding someone or something from danger or injury.
- Example: "Parents work hard to protect their children."
To guard against theft, loss, or harm: Refers to taking measures to ensure safety or security.
- Example: "The vault is designed to protect valuable items."
To uphold or maintain rights or privileges: Refers to defending or preserving legal or moral entitlements.
- Example: "The constitution protects the rights of all citizens."

protect

Parents work hard to protect their children.

The vault is designed to protect valuable items.

The constitution protects the rights of all citizens.

🇨🇳 Mandarin

保护 (Protect as in safeguard): Bǎohù
IPA Pronunciation: /paʊ˨˩˦ xu˨˩˦/
Respelling in English: Bao-hu

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防护 (Protect as in shield): Fánghù
IPA Pronunciation: /fɑŋ˧˥ xu˧˥/
Respelling in English: Fang-hu

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🇮🇳 Hindi

सुरक्षा करना (Protect as in safeguard): Suraksha karna
IPA Pronunciation: /sʊˈrəkʃə kərˈnɑː/
Respelling in English: Su-rak-sha kar-na

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बचाना (Protect as in shield): Bachana
IPA Pronunciation: /bəˈtʃɑː.nə/
Respelling in English: Ba-cha-na

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🇪🇸 Spanish

Proteger (Protect as in safeguard)
IPA Pronunciation: /pɾo.te'xer/
Respelling in English: Pro-te-kher

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Defender (Protect as in shield)
IPA Pronunciation: /de.fen'der/
Respelling in English: De-fen-der

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🇫🇷 French

Protéger (Protect as in safeguard)
IPA Pronunciation: /pʁɔ.te.ʒe/
Respelling in English: Pro-te-zhe

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Défendre (Protect as in shield)
IPA Pronunciation: /de.fɑ̃dʁ/
Respelling in English: De-fand

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🇸🇦 Modern Standard Arabic

حماية (Protect as in safeguard): Himaya
IPA Pronunciation: /ħɪˈmaj.ja/
Respelling in English: Hi-ma-ya

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حماية (Protect as in shield): Difa'a
IPA Pronunciation: /di'fa:ʕ/
Respelling in English: Di-fa-a

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🇧🇩 Bengali

রক্ষা করা (Protect as in safeguard): Raksha kara
IPA Pronunciation: /rɔkʃa kara/
Respelling in English: Rok-sha ka-ra

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সুরক্ষা করা (Protect as in shield): Suraksha kara
IPA Pronunciation: /surɔkʃa kara/
Respelling in English: Su-rok-sha ka-ra

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🇷🇺 Russian

Защищать (Protect as in safeguard): Zashchishchat'
IPA Pronunciation: /zɐˈɕːiɕːɪtʲ/
Respelling in English: Za-shchi-shchat'

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Защитить (Protect as in shield): Zashchitit'
IPA Pronunciation: /zɐˈɕːitʲɪtʲ/
Respelling in English: Za-shchi-tit'

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🇵🇹 Portuguese

Proteger (Protect as in safeguard)
IPA Pronunciation: /pɾuˈtɛʒɛɾ/
Respelling in English: Pro-te-zher

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Defender (Protect as in shield)
IPA Pronunciation: /dɨˈfẽdɛɾ/
Respelling in English: De-fen-der

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🇮🇩 Indonesian

Melindungi (Protect as in safeguard)
IPA Pronunciation: /məlinduŋi/
Respelling in English: Me-lin-dun-gi

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Mempertahankan (Protect as in shield)
IPA Pronunciation: /məmpərtahanˈkan/
Respelling in English: Mem-per-ta-han-kan

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🇩🇪 German

Schützen (Protect as in safeguard)
IPA Pronunciation: /ˈʃʏtsn̩/
Respelling in English: Shu-tzen

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Verteidigen (Protect as in shield)
IPA Pronunciation: /fɛɐ̯ˈtaɪdɪɡŋ̍/
Respelling in English: Fer-tai-di-gen

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🇯🇵 Japanese

保護する (Protect as in safeguard): Hogo suru
IPA Pronunciation: /ho̞ɡo̞ sɨ̥ɾɯ̟β/
Respelling in English: Ho-go su-ru

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守る (Protect as in shield): Mamoru
IPA Pronunciation: /ma̠mo̞ɾɯ̟β/
Respelling in English: Ma-mo-ru

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🇻🇳 Vietnamese

Bảo vệ (Protect as in safeguard)
IPA Pronunciation: /ɓaːw˨˩˦ ve˧˥/
Respelling in English: Bao ve

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Giữ gìn (Protect as in shield)
IPA Pronunciation: /ɣiʷ˧ˀ˥ ɟin˧˥/
Respelling in English: Giu gin

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🇰🇷 Korean

보호하다 (Protect as in safeguard): Bohohada
IPA Pronunciation: /bo̞ho̞ɦada̠/
Respelling in English: Bo-ho-ha-da

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지키다 (Protect as in shield): Jikida
IPA Pronunciation: /t͡ɕi̞kʰida̠/
Respelling in English: Ji-ki-da

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🇹🇷 Turkish

Koruma (Protect as in safeguard)
IPA Pronunciation: /koːɾuːmɑ/
Respelling in English: Ko-ru-ma

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Savunma (Protect as in shield)
IPA Pronunciation: /sɑvuːnmɑ/
Respelling in English: Sa-vu-nma

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Protect

Definition

Protect is a verb that means to keep safe from harm or injury.

Parts of Speech

"Protect" is primarily used as a verb.

Pronunciation

IPA Pronunciation: /prəˈtɛkt/ in American English and /prəˈtɛkt/ in British English.
Respelling: American (pruh-TEKT), British (pruh-TEKT).

Etymology

The term "protect" comes from the Latin word "protectus", which is the past participle of "protegere", meaning "to cover, shield, protect". The prefix "pro-" means "in front of" and "tegere" means "to cover".

Derivatives

Protection
Protector
Protective
Protectively
Unprotected

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms

Defend
Guard
Shield

Antonyms

Expose
Harm
Endanger

Usage and Related Terms

Usage:

We need to protect the environment.
The law protects the rights of workers.

Related terms:

Protector
Protection
Protective gear
Unprotected

Detailed Definition

As a verb, "protect" primarily means to cover or shield from exposure, injury, damage, or destruction. It suggests the act of guarding or defending against harm or loss. It can also refer to legal or other formal means that prevent or retard the exploitation or harm of something.

Examples: