Synonyms of preserve

Noun


1. preserve, sphere, domain, area, orbit, field, arena

usage: a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone; "medicine is no longer a male preserve"

2. preserve, reservation, reserve

usage: a reservation where animals are protected

3. conserve, preserve, conserves, preserves, confiture

usage: fruit preserved by cooking with sugar

Verb


1. continue, uphold, carry on, bear on, preserve, keep, maintain, hold

usage: keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last; "preserve the peace in the family"; "continue the family tradition"; "Carry on the old traditions"

2. conserve, preserve, maintain, keep up, keep

usage: keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction; "We preserve these archeological findings"; "The old lady could not keep up the building"; "children must be taught to conserve our national heritage"; "The museum curator conserved the ancient manuscripts"

3. save, preserve, keep, hold on

usage: to keep up and reserve for personal or special use; "She saved the old family photographs in a drawer"

4. preserve, keep, cook, fix, ready, make, prepare

usage: prevent (food) from rotting; "preserved meats"; "keep potatoes fresh"

5. keep, preserve, protect

usage: maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger; "May God keep you"

6. preserve, keep, maintain, hold

usage: keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing; "preserve the forest and the lakes"

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