How Do You Spell PROTECT?

Pronunciation: [pɹətˈɛkt] (IPA)

The word "protect" is spelled with the letters P-R-O-T-E-C-T. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled as /prəˈtɛkt/. The first sound, /pr/, is a voiced bilabial plosive. The second sound, /ə/, is a schwa vowel, followed by /t/, a voiceless alveolar stop. The final sound, /ɛkt/, is made up of an open-mid front unrounded vowel /ɛ/, followed by a voiceless alveolar affricate /kt/. Spelling of this word is important for clear communication and accurate writing.

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PROTECT Meaning and Definition

  1. Protect verb [pruh-tekt]

    Definition:

    1. To guard or defend from harm, danger, or damage; to keep safe or secure.

    2. To shield someone or something from potential threats, risks, or adverse circumstances.

    3. To provide a barrier or shelter that prevents access to or harm from external forces.

    4. To take measures or actions that ensure the safety, well-being, or preservation of someone or something.

    5. To support or advocate for the rights or interests of an individual, particularly when they are vulnerable or faced with potential harm.

    6. To safeguard or preserve a state of peace, order, or security within a community or society.

    7. To prevent or deter the violation or infringement of rights, property, or resources.

    8. To implement safeguards or precautions that minimize exposure to harm or damage.

    9. To care for or look after someone or something with a sense of responsibility or duty.

    10. To take steps or precautions to minimize risks or negative effects on the environment or natural resources.

    Synonyms: defend, guard, shield, keep safe, preserve, secure, care for, safeguard, shelter, watch over, support, ensure, uphold, advocate

  2. To cover from danger; to throw a shelter over; to shield; to guard; to patronise.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of PROTECT

The word "protect" originated from the Latin word "protectus", which is the past participle of "protegere". "Protegere" is a combination of "pro" (meaning "forward" or "in front of") and "tegere" (meaning "cover" or "shield"). Together, "protegere" conveys the sense of covering or shielding something or someone from harm or danger, thus giving rise to the word "protect" in English.

Idioms with the word PROTECT

  • protect sm or sth against sm or sth To "protect someone or something against someone or something" means to take measures to prevent harm, damage, or danger to that person, thing, or situation caused by the specified source. It involves safeguarding or defending the person or thing from potential harm, risks, or negative consequences.
  • protect against "Protect against" is an idiom which means to take measures or actions in order to prevent harm, damage, or unwanted consequences from occurring.

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Conjugate verb Protect

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have protected
you would have protected
he/she/it would have protected
we would have protected
they would have protected
I would have protect
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he/she/it would have protect
we would have protect
they would have protect

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been protecting
you would have been protecting
he/she/it would have been protecting
we would have been protecting
they would have been protecting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would protect
you would protect
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be protecting
you would be protecting
he/she/it would be protecting
we would be protecting
they would be protecting

FUTURE

I will protect
you will protect
he/she/it will protect
we will protect
they will protect

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be protecting
you will be protecting
he/she/it will be protecting
we will be protecting
they will be protecting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have protected
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we will have protected
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been protecting
you will have been protecting
he/she/it will have been protecting
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IMPERATIVE

you protect
we let´s protect

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to protect

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was protecting
you were protecting
he/she/it was protecting
we were protecting
they were protecting

PAST PARTICIPLE

protected

PAST PERFECT

I had protected
you had protected
he/she/it had protected
we had protected
they had protected

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been protecting
you had been protecting
he/she/it had been protecting
we had been protecting
they had been protecting

PRESENT

I protect
you protect
he/she/it protects
we protect
they protect

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am protecting
you are protecting
he/she/it is protecting
we are protecting
they are protecting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

protecting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have protected
you have protected
he/she/it has protected
we have protected
they have protected

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been protecting
you have been protecting
he/she/it has been protecting
we have been protecting
they have been protecting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it protect

SIMPLE PAST

I protected
you protected
he/she/it protected
we protected
they protected

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