protect; guarantee; safeguard
Meanings
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to protect; to safeguard; to guarantee
formalUsed for protecting people, property, legal rights, or important interests from harm or damage.
Laws protect the legitimate rights and interests of citizens.
We must guarantee everyone's basic right to survive.
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This dam protects the downstream villages from flood damage.
The school takes measures to safeguard students' safety on campus.
This policy guarantees the basic livelihood of low-income families.
noun
safeguard; guarantee; protective measure
formalRefers to concrete or abstract things that provide protection and support.
A complete social security system is the foundation of social stability.
Adequate funding is an important guarantee for the smooth progress of the project.
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Food safety safeguards are related to everyone's health.
This system provides reliable safeguards for data storage.
Good sleep is the guarantee of being energetic during the day.