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to defend
01
defender, proteger
to not let any harm come to someone or something
Transitive: to defend sb/sth
informações gramaticais
composição morfológica
simples
verbo de ação
regular
presente
defend
3.ª pessoa do singular
defends
particípio presente
defending
pretérito simples
defended
particípio passado
defended
Exemplos
The brave soldier defended the country during the battle.
O soldado corajoso defendeu o país durante a batalha.
02
defender, apoiar
to support someone or try to justify an action, plan, etc.
Transitive: to defend sth
Exemplos
She worked hard to defend her research against critics in the academic community.
Ela trabalhou duro para defender sua pesquisa contra os críticos na comunidade acadêmica.
03
defender
(in sports) to prevent an opponent from scoring a goal or point
Intransitive
Transitive: to defend the scoring position
Exemplos
The goalkeeper defended the net, stopping several powerful shots.
O goleiro defendeu a rede, parando vários chutes fortes.
04
defender, representar
to represent a person who is on trial
Transitive: to defend sb
Exemplos
The attorney was hired to defend the accused in the high-profile case.
O advogado foi contratado para defender o acusado no caso de alto perfil.
05
defender
to compete in order to keep a title or a seat
Transitive: to defend a title or position
Exemplos
The champion will defend his title in the upcoming boxing match.
O campeão defenderá seu título na próxima luta de boxe.
Árvore Lexical
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