English Synonym Finder

Preserve

Definitions

To maintain something in its original or existing state.

To keep safe from harm, injury, decay, or loss.

To prepare food for long-term storage, typically by canning, pickling, or drying.

Examples

We must work together to preserve the natural beauty of our national parks.

The museum uses advanced technology to preserve ancient artifacts for future generations.

Synonyms

maintain conserve protect sustain uphold keep save

Antonyms

destroy abandon neglect waste consume ruin discard