🌿preserve

Meaning

to keep something safe from harm, decay, or loss

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

Example Sentences

We must preserve our cultural heritage.

We must preserve our natural environment.

Example Expressions

preserve the peace

Synonyms

maintain, protect, conserve, safeguard, save

Entry 1

maintain, protect, conserve, safeguard

Entry 2

conserve, maintain, protect, save

Antonyms

destroy, neglect, damage, ruin, waste

Entry 1

destroy, neglect

Entry 2

destroy, damage, ruin, waste

Collocations

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

Entry 1

preserve nature, preserve tradition, preserve life, preserve evidence

Entry 2

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

More Example Sentences

I want to make sure that all my medical receipts are properly preserved for the claim.