fend in Dutch
fend in Dutch is zijn eigen boontjes doppen — fend means to look after or provide for oneself, without relying on others.
fend in Dutch
zijn eigen boontjes doppen
What does "fend" mean?
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verb To look after or provide for oneself, without relying on others.
"After his parents passed, he had to fend for himself at sixteen."
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verb To ward off or push away, usually with "off."
"She fended off three takeover bids in as many years."
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fend in a sentence
- After his parents passed, he had to fend for himself at sixteen.
- She fended off three takeover bids in as many years.
- He fends, he blocks, too skillful to be downed.
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What is "fend" in Dutch?
"fend" in Dutch is zijn eigen boontjes doppen. fend means: To look after or provide for oneself, without relying on others.
How do you use "fend" in a sentence?
Example: "After his parents passed, he had to fend for himself at sixteen." In Dutch, "fend" is zijn eigen boontjes doppen.
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