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

Blending documentary and fictional elements, directors Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw pay homage to the remarkable and charming people whose zest for life shapes and preserves this unique region and its centuries-old culture. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

Many managers assume defending themselves preserves authority. — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

The fossil record preserves this same fragmented leaf litter. — Regan E. Dunn, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026

This preserves plenty of detail and image information in your footage for professional color grading. — New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026

Voters are expected to do the heavy lifting of deciding whether a question preserves their favorite shopping center or bulldozes it for another data center. — Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2026

Although the shed preserves his grandparents’ belongings, Waters doesn’t treat it like a museum. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026

According to Clark, a slower thaw preserves the texture of the cheese. — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026

Mendocino Redwood Company has managed the land in question for 25 years and voluntarily preserves all old-growth trees on its land, company vice president Dennis Thibeault told The Bee in an email. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026