Protect
/prəˈtɛkt/noun
To keep safe from harm or injury.
Did you know?The Latin roots of 'Protect' imply a magical shield, designed to keep dangers at bay, much like ancient rituals for safeguarding the soul.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*pro-
“forward, in favor of”
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*teg-
“to cover or conceal”
Latin
Latin
protectus
“to cover in front, shield”
Old French
Old French
proteger
“to cover, to defend”
Middle English
Middle English
protecten
“to shield or defend”
Modern English
English
protect
“to guard from danger or harm”