defend
verb(de-fend)
argue or speak in defense of
defend
verb(de-fend)
state or assert
defend
verb(de-fend)
protect against a challenge or attack
defend
verb(de-fend)
be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
Examples:
Ms. Smith will represent the defendant.
defend
verb(de-fend)
protect or fight for as a champion
defend
verb(de-fend)
fight against or resist strongly
defend
verb(de-fend)
be on the defensive; act against an attack