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protect

/prəˈtɛkt/
pro · tect prə · ˈtɛkt
English Definition
v. to keep safe from harm
中文释义
保护
Significado en Español
proteger
한국어 뜻
보호하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bảo vệ
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Example Sentence

Sunscreen helps protect your skin.

防晒霜有助于保护你的皮肤。

Synonyms
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “protect”:

  1. A safeguard
  2. B endanger
  3. C attack
  4. D expose
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A — safeguard. “protect” means v. to keep safe from harm

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A thick, hard shell helps ______ the soft turtle from hungry animals.

  1. A expose
  2. B protect
  3. C endanger
  4. D harm
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B — protect. “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.

How do you use “protect” in a sentence?

Sunscreen helps protect your skin. (防晒霜有助于保护你的皮肤。)

What are synonyms for “protect”?

guard, defend, shield — all close in meaning to protect (v. to keep safe from harm).

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.

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