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Antonyms for preserve

Grammar : Verb
Spell : pri-zurv
Phonetic Transcription : prɪˈzɜrv

Definition of preserve

Origin :
  • late 14c., "keep safe," from Anglo-French preservare, Old French preserver, from Medieval Latin preservare "keep, preserve," from Late Latin praeservare "guard beforehand," from Latin prae "before" (see pre-) + servare "to keep safe" (see observe). As a treatment of fruit, etc., 1570s; of organic bodies from 1610s. Related: Preserved; preserving.
  • verb care for, maintain; continue
Example sentences :
  • May the powers that guide our destiny, preserve you from any real cause for shame.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • Let us, then, look to the great cause, and endeavor to preserve it in full force.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • And it is the world's only hope, to conquer poverty and preserve peace.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • When action is required to preserve our national security, we will act.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • Unless we in America work to preserve the peace, there will be no peace.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • Unless we in America work to preserve freedom, there will be no freedom.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • Yes; this is what the secrets of my art have done for me to preserve me fresh and vigorous as you see.
  • Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire
  • For we wish not only to obtain your countenance and support, but also to preserve your respect.
  • Extract from : « Stories from Thucydides » by H. L. Havell
  • It simply must be done to preserve the equilibrium and avoid a spill.
  • Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell
  • The purpose of this was merely to preserve uniformity in the typography of the book.
  • Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell

Synonyms for preserve

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