Definition and Synonyms for Protect

Definition of Protect

1. Shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage Verb
2. Use tariffs to favor domestic industry Verb

Semanticaly linked words with "protect"

Lexical Analysis for "protect"

protective
Adjective
derivation
2
1. intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
2. intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
protection
Noun
derivation
3
1. the activity of protecting someone or something
2. a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
3. the imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition
protector
Noun
derivation
1
1. a person who cares for persons or property

Words Rhyme with protect

Etymology for protect

etymology deprotect
etymology protectable
etymology unprotect
etymologically related protectant
etymologically related protection
etymologically related protector
is derived from To protect and to serve
is derived from protected
is derived from protecting
is derived from protection
is derived from protects