fend for

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Verb fend for has 1 sense

defend, support, fend for - argue or speak in defense of; "She supported the motion to strike"
--₁ is one way to argue, reason
Sample sentences:
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Term: fend for

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: To take care of oneself, often in a difficult or challenging situation.

Usage:

My parents went on vacation and left me to fend for myself.
After losing his job, John had to fend for himself and find a new source of income.
In the absence of government assistance, the community had to fend for their basic needs.

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