fend

[fend]

fend Definition

• 1. to take care of oneself without help from others
• 2. to defend oneself against something
• 3. to try to avoid something

Using fend: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fend" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She had to fend for herself after her parents died.

• Example

  He fended off the attacker with a stick.

• Example

  I'll have to fend off these mosquitoes all night.

• Example

  The company is trying to fend off competition from overseas.

• Example

  The children were left to fend for themselves while their parents went out of town.

fend Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fend

• cope
• manage
• survive
• defend
• guard
• protect
• avoid
• evade
• ward off

Antonyms for fend

• surrender
• yield
• depend on
• rely on

Phrases with fend

• fend off

  to defend oneself against an attack or criticism

  Example

  He had to fend off accusations of corruption.

• fend for oneself

  to take care of oneself without help from others

  Example

  After he lost his job, he had to fend for himself.

• fend away

  to keep someone or something away by defending oneself

  Example

  She fended away the dog with a stick.

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Summary: fend in Brief

The verb 'fend' [fend] has three main meanings: to take care of oneself without help from others, to defend oneself against something, and to try to avoid something. It can be used in phrases like 'fend off,' meaning to defend oneself against an attack or criticism, and 'fend for oneself,' meaning to take care of oneself without help from others. Examples include 'She had to fend for herself after her parents died' and 'He fended off the attacker with a stick.'