protected; protecting; protects
1
a
: to cover or shield from exposure, injury, damage, or destruction : guard
b
: defend sense 1c
protect the goal
2
: to maintain the status or integrity of especially through financial or legal guarantees: such as
a
: to save from contingent financial loss
b
: to foster or shield from infringement or restriction
salesmen with protected territories
protect one's rights
specifically
: to restrict competition for (something, such as a domestic industry) by means of tariffs or trade controls
3
: defend sense 5
protect a lead
: to provide a guard or shield
protects against tooth decay
protectively
adverb
protectiveness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of protect in a Sentence
He had no raincoat to protect himself from the rain.
She keeps her jewelry protected in a safe.
You have to protect your business against fraud.
New laws have been passed to protect your privacy.
The forest is protected by federal law.
The high taxes on imported goods are intended to protect domestic producers.
Sunscreen helps to protect against sunburn.
The insurance protects you against flooding.
The insurance does not protect against damage caused by earthquakes.
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This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
—
Devon Abelman, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
The world’s first secure touchscreens are here to protect your crypto stash.
—Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
However, this does not protect residents of those counties from civil suits that could be brought under SB 8 or from enforcement by the state.
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Devon Abelman, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
The world’s first secure touchscreens are here to protect your crypto stash.
—Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
However, this does not protect residents of those counties from civil suits that could be brought under SB 8 or from enforcement by the state.
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for protect
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“Protect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/protect. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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