2 English Phrasal Verbs With 'FEND'

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2 phrasal verbs with 'FEND'

Fend for

1. Take care of yourself or someone without help from other people
   (Inseparable | International English)
   
   » Example: The children had to FEND FOR themselves after their parents died.

Fend off

1. Resist something successfully
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: He managed to FEND OFF the criticism in the press.
2. Push an attacker away
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: She FENDED OFF the dog when it attacked her.