defend
verb (used with object)
to ward off attack from; guard against assault or injury (usually followed by from oragainst ).
will defend
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future tenseof defend.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Wolves will defend their territory, so they can pose a risk to nearby dogs and coyotes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
Volkswagen's CEO warned Sunday the company was in a "more than critical" state ahead of meetings with the car giant's staff where he will defend the company's savings plans.
From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026
Elsewhere it was announced Australia's Alexander Volkanovski will defend his featherweight title against Russia's Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on 24 October.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Jordanian officials have condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks as violations of the kingdom’s sovereignty, stressing that Jordan will defend its airspace and protect its citizens.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
And if I do, who will defend my walls?
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
