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

Known as Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park, the park preserves the town’s history as the first California community founded and governed by African Americans. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026

The bill creating Chiricahua National Park preserves tribal access for traditional ceremonies. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

Insurance is regulated by the states—the McCarran-Ferguson Act preserves their primary role—which means a new state can be a new approval regime for the same ad. — Aaron Domino, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Spread over two levels, the 3,200-square-foot unit preserves some of the existing architecture by Vincenzo De Cotiis. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Maintaining a positive outlook on the relationship, in contrast, preserves memories and history, but renders the demise of the relationship more painful. — George Loewenstein, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026

Digitize your dusty DVDs and reclaim shelf space with DVDneXtCOPY, a powerful DVD ripper that preserves your collection. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 26 Sep. 2026

Keep in mind that a lower spin speed will leave more water in your duvet (resulting in more time in the washing machine) but better preserves delicate stitching. — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026

Eating produce that has gone through fewer steps of production preserves the flavor, health benefits and freshness, Anderson said, which is something low-income and Black communities have historically lacked access to. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026