Protect

usgb/prəˈtekt/
verb

To keep safe from harm or danger.

Wear your helmet to protect your head while riding a bike.
Visual representation of "protect" - To keep safe from harm or danger

Often appears as...

  • protect oneself
  • protect the environment
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Physical Safety

Often used when advising measures to prevent physical harm or injury.

Illustration for Physical Safety
Protect your feet by wearing shoes on hot sand.
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Emotional Nuance

Sometimes implies care or love towards what is being protected.

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She protected her children from the bad news.
Visual representation of the word "Protect"

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