Bound and Protect

Bound

Bound verb - To mark the limits of.

Protect and bound are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Protect" instead a verb "Bound".

Protect

Protect verb - To drive danger or attack away from.

Bound and protect are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bound" instead a verb "Protect".

Common collocations

life bound life protect life
people bound people protect people
boy bound boy protect boy
wife bound wife protect wife
Other words: group, time, world, ship, eyes.

Both words in one sentence

  • Webcomic / Plume Legacy of Service: Corrick has been bound to protect the wearer of the amulet for almost 600 years.
  • Manga / Hellsing He was a knight once, sort of, he's still a terrifyingly dangerous combatant, and he's bound to protect his order, but he certainly doesn't shine.
  • True Neutral Cameron from Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles is a sapient machine, but nonetheless is bound by her programming to protect John Connor, no matter the cost.
    Source: True Neutral
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