FENDED Meaning and
Definition
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Fended is the past tense and past participle of the verb "fend," which has several related meanings depending on the context.
One common definition of fended is to defend or protect oneself or someone else physically or mentally against an attack, danger, or difficulty. In this sense, it implies taking action to avoid harm or to resist an opponent's advance. For example, "She fended off the enemy's blows with her shield" or "He fended off the temptation to give up and kept fighting."
Another definition of fended is to manage or cope with something successfully, especially in challenging or difficult circumstances. It implies the ability to take care of oneself and deal with various situations effectively. For instance, "Despite facing financial difficulties, she fended for herself and managed to make ends meet" or "He had to fend off hunger by foraging for food in the wilderness."
Additionally, fended can also mean to provide for oneself or someone else's needs, such as in terms of food, shelter, or protection. This definition emphasizes the act of ensuring one's own or others' well-being. For example, "He fended for his family by working multiple jobs" or "The shelter fends for abandoned animals until they find new homes."
In summary, fended encompasses the ideas of self-defense, coping with challenges, and providing for oneself or others, depending on the given context.
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Etymology of FENDED
The word "fended" is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "fend". The etymology of "fend" can be traced back to the Old English word "féondian" or "fēondian" which meant "to defend, protect, provide for". This Old English verb derived from the noun "féond" or "fēond" meaning "enemy, adversary". Over time, "fend" evolved to mean "to protect or defend oneself or someone/something" and "fended" is derived from this verb form.
Similar spelling words for FENDED
- Forded,
- fenced,
- founded,
- needed,
- Fondled,
- Defended,
- offended,
- Fainted,
- ended,
- Mended,
- feinted,
- feuded,
- fender,
- Vended,
- fanned,
- faded,
- Tended,
- fined.
Conjugate verb Fended
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