COVER FOR

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

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

Example:

I won't lie and cover for you

Classified under:

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing

Hypernyms (to "cover for" is one way to...):

protect (shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s somebody