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forfend

verb

/fɔːrˈfɛnd/

Meaning

to protect or defend against something undesirable; to prevent

May good fortune forfend any danger from our journey.

Heaven forfend

prevent, avert, defend, protect, ward off

allow, permit

forfend evil, forfend danger, forfend harm

to express sorrow, grief, or regret

Moving text or graphics up or down on a computer screen to view different parts of them; continuousl...

To send money in payment or as a gift; to cancel or refrain from exacting a debt or punishment.

To participate or become involved in; to attract or hold attention.

to accompany someone; to guide or protect while going somewhere

to be alive; to reside in a place; to exist