Fend

verb
fɛnd

Verb

  • withstand the force of something

    The mountain climbers had to fend against the ice and snow

    Similar:ResistStand
    Type of:FightOpposeDefend
  • try to manage without help

    The youngsters had to fend for themselves after their parents died

    Type of:ContendCopeDeal

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ENABLE Dictionary
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
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