to protect

Examples

• All

• The new law aims to protect wildlife in the national parks.

• UNICEF's mission is to protect every last child.

• How does an individual protect themselves from that?

• We need organisations to protect our public, our children.

  Rob Moore

• So we need to use public power to protect public goods.

  Adam Conover

• I must do what I can to protect him.

  Love Don’t Fade Away (2023)

• Ultimately, this verifiable approach makes good business sense and protects the environment at the same time.

  Academic text (2011)

• The modern nation-state was born of the attempt to protect the rights of humans as humans.

  Academic text (2008)

• They would need to learn to protect themselves, both mentally and physically.

  Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)

• I will protect you.

  Skinamarink (2023)

Synonyms

S

to save

vsto protect

∞ 1.0

Rescue someone or something from danger

also covers long term safety, not only rescue actions

D

to defend

vsto protect

∞ 1.3

To protect people and things from attack or harm

covers general safety rather than active fighting against threats

P

to preserve

vsto protect

496 3.4

To keep people and things safe from harm or change

focuses on general safety rather than preserving condition over time

C

to cover

vsto protect

352 1.9

To protect someone, for example by guarding them in a game

is the general act of keeping others safe, not only giving support

S

to shield

vsto protect

146 2.7

To protect someone or something from harm

is the basic idea of keeping someone safe rather than one method

G

to guard

vsto protect

84 1.3

To take care to avoid a problem or danger

is the overall idea of keeping safe beyond just precautions

S

to shield from

vsto protect

56 3.3

To protect people or things from harm

is broader, covering all ways of keeping someone safe

S

to safeguard

vsto protect

45 3.7

To protect someone or something from harm

is the broad act of keeping safe rather than specific steps

K

to keep at bay

vsto protect

38 3.9

Stop something harmful from coming close and causing trouble

is the general idea of ensuring safety, not only keeping distance

I

to insulate

vsto protect

27 6.0

Keep someone apart from others to protect them from harm or criticism

is the basic idea of keeping safe without necessarily isolating

K

to keep safe

vsto protect

9 1.8

To protect people or things from danger

is the simple notion of keeping safe rather than formal measures

B

to buffer

vsto protect

5 4.6

To make a shock or harm have less effect

is broader, covering many protective aims beyond impact reduction

S

to shield against

vsto protect

3 3.8

To protect a person or thing from harm

is the general act of keeping someone safe over time

I

to inoculate against

vsto protect

3 6.8

Protect a person from harm, often by giving a vaccine or preparing them to resist bad ideas

is broader, covering many ways to keep someone safe

A

to armor

vsto protect

• US

2 4.8

To put a strong protective layer on something

is the overall act of keeping safe, not only using equipment

F

to forfend

vsto protect

• Archaic

2 9.9

To stop danger or harm from happening

is the overall concept of keeping someone safe in various ways

B

to bulwark

vsto protect

8.2

To protect someone or something by giving strong support like a wall

is the general act of keeping safe, not only as a barrier

F

to forefend

vsto protect

• Archaic

9.9

To stop something bad from happening

is the broader notion of ensuring safety rather than just prevention

Antonyms

H

to harm

738 1.0

To cause a bad effect on people or things

E

to endanger

124 3.7

To put someone or something in danger of harm

Phrasal Verbs

P

to protect nature

1 2.6

Take action to stop harm to trees, rivers, and animals

How Protected

to defend

∞ 1.3

to safeguard

45 3.7

to shield

146 2.7

to protect

∞ 1.0

to cover

∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

Etymology