Easier English Basic Synonyms

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protect
verb
Synonyms: protect, defend, guard, shield, shelter
Antonym: neglect
Synonyms:
protect
to keep someone or something safe from harm or danger
The cover protects the machine against dust. 
쑗
 The injection is supposed
to protect you against the disease.
defend
to protect a person or place that is being attacked
They brought in extra troops to defend the city against attack.
guard
to watch someone, something or somewhere carefully to prevent attacks or
escapes
The prison is guarded at all times.
shield
to protect someone or something from being reached or seen
He tried to shield her from the wind.
shelter
to give someone, or go somewhere for, protection for a short time
The school sheltered several families of whose houses had been flooded. 
쑗
Sheep were sheltering from the snow beside the hedge.
Antonym:
neglect
to fail to look after someone or something properly
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proud
adjective
Synonyms: proud, arrogant, conceited, vain
Antonyms: ashamed, modest
Synonyms:
proud
showing pleasure in what you or someone else has done or in something
which belongs to you
We’re proud of the fact we did it all without help from anyone else. 
쑗
 You
should feel proud to belong to such a successful club.
arrogant
very proud in an unpleasant way
He’s such an arrogant young man. 
쑗
 What an arrogant way to treat
customers!
conceited
thinking that you are better, more intelligent, or more talented than other
people
He’s the most conceited and selfish person I’ve ever known.