fend for

Other forms: fending for; fended for; fends for

Definitions of fend for

1. verb

   argue or speak in defense of
   synonyms: defend, support

   types:

   apologise, apologize, excuse, justify, rationalise, rationalize

   defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning

   stand up, stick up

   defend against attack or criticism

   uphold

   stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals

   color, colour, gloss

   give a deceptive explanation or excuse for

   plead

   offer as an excuse or plea

   extenuate, mitigate, palliate

   lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

   type of:

   argue, reason

   present reasons and arguments