fend for vs defend

fend for and defend both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
fend for	No	No	Yes	No
defend	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, fend for and defend are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of fend for include support.

fend for (verb)	defend (verb)
argue or speak in defense of	argue or speak in defense of
	state or assert
	be on the defensive; act against an attack
	protect against a challenge or attack
	protect or fight for as a champion
	fight against or resist strongly
	be the defense counsel for someone in a trial