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The future tense form of 'defend' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb defend. Example: They will defend their rights in court. (They will defend their rights in court.)

Definition of “defend”

to protect or support someone or something against attack, criticism, or opposition
to argue or present reasons in favor of something

Tense sentence structure and examples:

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed

Future Simple	defend
Future Continuous	defending
Future Perfect	defended

Future Simple

The simple future tense is used to describe actions that will happen in the future.

Subject + will/shall + Verb + (Object)

Example

She will defend her reputation.

Example

They will defend their interests.

Future Continuous

The future continuous tense is used to describe actions that will be in progress at a specific time in the future.

Subject + will be + Present Participle + (Object)

Example

At this time tomorrow, he will be defending his thesis.

Example

They will be defending their position in court.

Future Perfect

The future perfect tense is used to indicate actions that will be completed at a specified point in the future.

Subject + will/shall have + Past Participle + (Object)

Example

By the end of the year, she will have defended her title.

Example

They will have defended their reputation.

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