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Definitions

preserve

[pri-zurv] / prɪˈzɜrv /
VERB
care for, maintain; continue
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conserve defend freeze keep perpetuate protect retain safeguard save secure store sustain uphold
STRONG
bottle can cure evaporate guard mothball mummify pickle process refrigerate season shelter shield
WEAK
keep up put up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abandon attack endanger give up halt harm hurt injure let go lose neglect release spend squander stop use waste
STRONG
forget
WEAK
destroy ruin

Example Sentences

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“This investment of $360 million is to build, preserve and enhance affordable housing across Los Angeles,” Jurado said at a news conference in Boyle Heights.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The PRA was established not only to preserve presidential materials as a matter of historical record, but for transparency.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

Therefore, "the most immediate lever" for airlines to preserve their operating margins is to "pass on the increased costs to ticket prices".

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

To preserve its own supplies, Russia has suspended exports of ammonium nitrate, another nitrogen source for fertilizer.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Now, they were rich; but they feared they had no ability to preserve their wealth.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis