verb
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to protect or guard (someone, something) from danger, damage, destruction, etc.
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to rule (a country); to reign.
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to accomplish; to complete (one's work, assignment, etc.).
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to give (kindly) to; to bestow mercifully.
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to observe or adhere to (to a rule, custom, etc.).
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to give up resentment against or the desire to punish; to pardon; to forgive.