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    Defender (en. Defend)

    /defenˈdeɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To protect someone or something from harm or detriment.
    The lawyer will defend his client in the trial.
    El abogado defenderá a su cliente en el juicio.
    To sustain an argument or an idea in a discussion.
    She had to defend her position during the meeting.
    Ella tuvo que defender su posición durante la reunión.
    To fight or battle in favor of a cause.
    The citizens united to defend their rights.
    Los ciudadanos se unieron para defender sus derechos.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'defendere', which means 'to protect, to reject'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to defend the cause
    To fight in favor of a specific cause.
    defender la causa
    to defend a point
    To sustain an argument or reasoning in a discussion.
    defender un punto
    to defend someone
    To provide support or protection to someone.
    defender a alguien

    Related Words

    defense
    Action of defending or protecting.
    defensa
    defender
    A person who defends someone or something.
    defensor
    defendable
    That can be defended or argued.
    defendible

    Slang Meanings

    To defend at all costs
    She defends her point of view at all costs in any conversation.
    Ella defiende su punto de vista a capa y espada en cualquier conversación.
    To defend the position
    The team needs to defend the position to win the game.
    El equipo necesita defender la plaza para ganar el juego.