Synonyms of preserves

preserves

verb

present tense third-person singular of preserve

as in conserves

to keep in good condition

vigilantly preserving the ancient statue for future generations to enjoy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conserves
• maintains
• saves
• protects
• defends
• restores
• sustains
• keeps up
• safeguards
• manages
• supports
• guards
• rebuilds
• services
• shields
• reconstructs
• husbands
• rehabilitates
• cares (for)
• cures
• heals
• remedies
• fixes
• rejuvenates
• screens
• patches
• mends

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignores
• neglects
• disregards
• destroys
• breaks
• hurts
• impairs
• harms
• damages
• injures
• ruins
• wrecks

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of preserves

Scholars have noted that literature preserves experiences often missing from official accounts of the time. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026

And in that sense, a rail line sort of preserves its own utility. — Laurie Winkless, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

House of Leon crafts it from Douglas fir using shou sugi ban, a traditional Japanese technique that preserves wood by charring its surface. — Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026

Nolan preserves the broad arc of Odysseus’ struggle to return home while freely reshaping what happens along the way, often shifting the emphasis from the mythological to the psychological. — Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

The Kansas City Public Library’s oral history project, Speaking of Kansas City, preserves the firsthand accounts of Hispanic flood survivors from Argentine. — Michelle Oliva-Espinosa, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026

The blue plaque in Upper Norwood today preserves the moment for posterity. — Phil Hay, New York Times, 17 July 2026

The concept, which evolved from Victory Coffee & Calamity, preserves its specialty coffee program while giving the same space an entirely different personality in the later hours. — Christopher Hassiotis, AJC.com, 14 July 2026

This energy-efficient design preserves battery capacity for propulsion and onboard computation. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026