Protect

7 lettersverbcommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

To keep safe from harm, injury, danger, or damage. It involves taking measures to guard or defend someone or something from potential threats.

“The new legislation is designed to protect consumers from unfair trading practices.”

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Contains double T and common vowels; PRO- prefix

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Worth 11 points; useful for building compound words

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