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protect

verb

Shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
P
Ends with
T
Contains
RO
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

pɹəˈtɛkt

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. Shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

    “Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain”

verb

  1. Use tariffs to favor domestic industry

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Example Sentences

Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain

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