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Meaning of fend in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /fɛnd/

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  1. Verb

    fend

    Etymology

    Middle English (in the sense ‘defend’): shortening of defend. Compare with fence and fencible

    Definitions

    1. try to manage without help

    Examples

    • « The youngsters had to fend for themselves after their parents died »
  2. 2. withstand the force of something

    Examples

    • « The trees resisted her »
    • « stand the test of time »
    • « The mountain climbers had to fend against the ice and snow »

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