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2 English Phrasal Verbs With 'FEND'

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We have definitions for 2 phrasal verbs with 'FEND'

2 phrasal verbs with 'FEND'

Fend for

  1. Take care of yourself or someone without help from other people
    (Inseparable | International English)
    » Example: The children had to FEND FOR themselves after their parents died.

Fend off

  1. Resist something successfully
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: He managed to FEND OFF the criticism in the press.
  2. Push an attacker away
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: She FENDED OFF the dog when it attacked her.

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