intransitive verb
Definition: To try to take care of oneself or to resist something without help from others.
Example: During the storm, we had to fend for ourselves until help arrived.
noun
Definition: An effort or attempt made to protect oneself or to deal with a difficult situation.
Example: He had to make a fend against the harsh criticism he received.
transitive verb
Definition: To protect oneself from something harmful or unpleasant, often by keeping it away or repelling it.
Example: She had to fend off the aggressive dog that approached her.