# defends

Pronunciation: say "di-FENDZ" /dɪˈfɛndz/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present of defend. — third-person singular simple present indicative of defend
   - Simple: Third-person singular simple present of defend. Use this form with he, she, or it.
   - _The lawyer defends clients who cannot afford private representation._
   - _A thick stone wall defends the old city from invaders._

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