Synonyms for

Protects

Verb / prʌˈtekts / Another word for protects — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To keep someone or something safe from harm, damage, or illness

Synonyms & similar words

protect safeguards shields defends guards preserves upholds secures covers ensures shelters sustains fosters supports maintains keeps conserves champions

Synonyms by register

Formal

safeguards defends preserves shields

Informal

keeps safe looks after watches over covers

Literary

fends wards

Antonyms

damages harms endangers jeopardizes exposes threatens injures

Common collocations

  • protects the environment
  • protects the user
  • protects against damage
  • protects the innocent
  • protects the vulnerable
  • protects from harm
  • protects the data

Word family

noun protection
verb protect
adjective protective
adverb protectively

Usage note

The verb 'protects' is the third-person singular present tense of 'protect'. It is commonly used in contexts related to safety, security, and defense.

Example sentences

  1. John protects his little sister from bullies at school.
  2. The helmet protects your head while riding a bike.
  3. The security guard protects the museum from theft.
  4. The vaccine protects you from getting sick.
  5. Using sunscreen protects your skin from sunburn.

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