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fend and prove

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To engage in argument.

idiomatic

Examples

“The dexterous management of terms, and being able to fend and prove⟳ with them, I know⟳ has, and does pass⟳ in the world for a great part of learning; but it is learning distinct from knowledge; […]”
“All Pulpit-fools are enemies to Love⟳, If e'er they think⟳, 't is how to fend and prove⟳.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

fend away fend for oneself fend off fended fended and proved fended away

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