protect
/prəˈtɛkt/
pro · tect
prə · ˈtɛkt
English Definition
v. to keep safe from harm
Significado en Español
proteger
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “protect”:
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A
safeguard
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B
endanger
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C
attack
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D
expose
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A — safeguard.
“protect” means v. to keep safe from harm
Common questions about “protect”
What does “protect” mean?
protect — v. to keep safe from harm. In Chinese: 保护.
How do you pronounce “protect”?
protect is pronounced /prəˈtɛkt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pro · tect.
Is “protect” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. protect appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
