protects
word · lemma: protect
/pɹəˈtɛkts/
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/pɹətˈɛkts/
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Definition
To keep someone or something safe from harm or danger.
Usage & Nuances
'Protects' is the present tense, third person singular form. Common collocations: 'protects from', 'protects against'. Used for people, animals, laws, or objects that keep others safe.
Spanish: protegePortuguese (BR): protegePortuguese (PT): protegeChinese (Simplified): 保护Chinese (Traditional): 保護Hindi: सुरक्षा करता हैArabic: يَحْمِيBengali: রক্ষা করে - সুরক্ষা দেয়Russian: защищаетJapanese: 守るVietnamese: bảo vệKorean: 보호한다Turkish: korurUrdu: محفوظ کرتا ہےIndonesian: melindungi
Example Sentences
She always protects her little brother at school.
natural
This jacket protects me from the cold wind.
natural
He thinks money protects him from all his problems.
natural
The sunscreen protects your skin from the sun.
basic
The helmet protects your head.
basic
A strong password protects your account.
basic