English verb: fend for | |||
| 1. | fend for (communication) argue or speak in defense of | ||
| Samples | She supported the motion to strike. | ||
| Synonyms | defend, support | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | argue, reason | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | apologise, apologize, excuse, justify, rationalise, rationalize, stand up, stick up, uphold | ||