Synonyms of preserve

preserve

verb

pri-ˈzərv 

as in to conserve

to keep in good condition

vigilantly preserving the ancient statue for future generations to enjoy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conserve
• maintain
• save
• protect
• defend
• restore
• safeguard
• sustain
• keep up
• rebuild
• guard
• manage
• service
• support
• reconstruct
• rehabilitate
• husband
• shield
• cure
• care (for)
• remedy
• heal
• patch
• fix
• rejuvenate
• screen
• mend

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignore
• disregard
• destroy
• neglect
• hurt
• break
• impair
• ruin
• harm
• injure
• damage
• wreck

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of preserve

Work of that kind preserves the intellectual labor rather than removing it. — Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

While the community focuses on preserving their connection to and history of the Morrison YMCA, the fate of one of its landmarks on the property is expected to remain intact. — Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026

The women’s worst moments are preserved indefinitely, stripped of context and replayed for strangers who feel entitled to pass judgment. — Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026

Olde Colony Bakery Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Just over the bridge from Charleston, in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, Olde Colony Bakery has been preserving a Lowcountry legacy since the late 1940s. — Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026