fend
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/fend/
🇬🇧
/fend/
verb
R
To look after oneself, especially when alone or in tough times.
After losing his job, he had to fend for himself to make ends meet.
R
To push something away or keep it away from you.
She fended off the aggressive dog by waving her hands.
R
To skillfully handle or deal with a situation or problem.
He fended off the difficult questions with a clever response.
translation
To look after oneself, especially when alone or in tough times.; To push something away or keep it away from you.; To skillfully handle or deal with a situation or problem.
Word Forms
3rd Present
fends
Past
fended
Perfect
fended
Progressive
fending