preserve

Meaning

to keep something in its original state; to protect from harm or decay

to keep something safe from harm, decay, or loss

Example Sentences

We must preserve our natural environment.

We must preserve our cultural heritage.

Example Expressions

preserve the peace

Synonyms

conserve, maintain, protect, save, safeguard

Entry 1

conserve, maintain, protect, save

Entry 2

maintain, protect, conserve, safeguard

Antonyms

destroy, damage, ruin, waste, neglect

Entry 1

destroy, damage, ruin, waste

Entry 2

destroy, neglect

Collocations

preserve tradition, preserve environment, preserve food, preserve peace, preserve memory, preserve nature, preserve life, preserve evidence

Entry 1

preserve tradition, preserve environment, preserve food, preserve peace, preserve memory

Entry 2

preserve nature, preserve tradition, preserve life, preserve evidence