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preserve

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of preserve

to keep in good condition

vigilantly preserving the ancient statue for future generations to enjoy

Synonyms of preserve

conserve, keep up, maintain, save

Words Related to preserve

support, sustain

care (for), husband, manage

defend, guard, protect, safeguard, screen, shield

cure, fix, heal, remedy

mend, patch, rebuild, reconstruct, rehabilitate, rejuvenate, restore

Near Antonyms of preserve

disregard, ignore, neglect

break, damage, destroy, harm, hurt, impair, injure, ruin, wreck

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