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to defend
01
defender
to not let any harm come to someone or something
Transitive: to defend sb/sth
información gramatical
composición morfológica
simple
verbo de acción
regular
presente
defend
3.ª persona singular
defends
participio presente
defending
pretérito simple
defended
participio pasado
defended
Ejemplos
The brave soldier defended the country during the battle.
El valiente soldado defendió el país durante la batalla.
02
defender
to support someone or try to justify an action, plan, etc.
Transitive: to defend sth
Ejemplos
She worked hard to defend her research against critics in the academic community.
Trabajó duro para defender su investigación contra los críticos en la comunidad académica.
03
defender
(in sports) to prevent an opponent from scoring a goal or point
Intransitive
Transitive: to defend the scoring position
Ejemplos
The goalkeeper defended the net, stopping several powerful shots.
El portero defendió la red, deteniendo varios tiros potentes.
04
defender
to represent a person who is on trial
Transitive: to defend sb
Ejemplos
The attorney was hired to defend the accused in the high-profile case.
El abogado fue contratado para defender al acusado en el caso de alto perfil.
05
defender
to compete in order to keep a title or a seat
Transitive: to defend a title or position
Ejemplos
The champion will defend his title in the upcoming boxing match.
El campeón defenderá su título en el próximo combate de boxeo.
Árbol Léxico
defendable
defender
defending
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