fend for
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Verb | 1. | fend for - argue or speak in defense of; "She supported the motion to strike" apologise, rationalize, apologize, rationalise, justify, excuse - defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning; "rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior"; "he rationalized his lack of success" stick up, stand up - defend against attack or criticism; "He stood up for his friend"; "She stuck up for the teacher who was accused of harassing the student" uphold - stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals |
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