Definitions for cover for
cov·er for

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1. cover forverb

   provide an excuse or alibi for someone so as to cover up guilt

   "I won't lie and cover for you"

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1. cover for

   Cover for is a term used to refer to an action or situation that attempts to conceal, protect or substitute for another action, situation or person. This can involve a range of actions such as providing an excuse, taking over a job or duty, or defending someone or something from attack or criticism. Its interpretation depends largely on the context in which it is used.

Matched Categories

1. • Protect

How to pronounce cover for?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say cover for in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of cover for in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of cover for in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of cover for in a Sentence

1. Ben Sasse:

   Vladimir Putin will embrace the idea that we might self-deter every time he issues a press release. And lawyerly hair-splitting about providing this kind of weaponry is not escalatory but providing that kind of weaponry is escalatory – I don't think we really believe that, i think the administration is pushing the intelligence community to give them cover for lean forward decisions they don't want to be making.

2. Frederick Kagan:

   It is allowing itself to be manipulated as cover for atrocities and war crimes.

3. Thoriq Ibrahim:

   As of now, there is insurance cover for high waters and flooding, but not for coastal erosion, it's very expensive to repair.

4. Loretta Lynch:

   Do not be discouraged by those who use your lawful actions as cover for their heinous violence, we will continue to safeguard your constitutional rights and to work with you in the difficult mission of building a better nation and a brighter future.

5. Goldman McCormick:

   It provides cover for two different [areas]. It provides cover for Whoopi Goldberg because she made those statements and she was passionate about them, it also provides cover for the greater good of the show and for the greater good of ABC— for them to orchestrate this— it was a really great strategy. It worked out well because as the story gets progressively worse, you don’t want to be seen as somebody defending someone, especially when they’ve admitted on public record for doing something so horrific [as purchasing drugs to give to women.].

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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