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Etymology
1. fend
verb. ['ˈfɛnd'] withstand the force of something.
Synonyms
- fight down
- remain firm
- stand
- resist
- defend
- fight
- fight back
Antonyms
- refrain
- yield
- forbid
- disallow
Etymology
- fenden (Middle English (1100-1500))
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Words that Rhyme with Fend
- overextend
- comprehend
- condescend
- transcend
- recommend
- landsend
- apprehend
- suspend
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- portend
- misspend
- extend
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- echemende
- distend
- contend
- befriend
- yearend
- unbend
- relend
- intend
- impend
- descend
- depend
- commend
- backend
- trend
- spend
- friend
- blend
Example sentences of the word fend
1. Verb, base form
Selenium aids in the synthesis of white blood cells and may help you fend off infections.
2. fend
verb. ['ˈfɛnd'] try to manage without help.
Synonyms
- grapple
- manage
- deal
- get by
- make do
- make out
- contend
Antonyms
- sit
- sit down
- lie down
- change
Etymology
- fenden (Middle English (1100-1500))