conserve#2 (v)
preserve (v)
maintain (v)
keep up (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 40
def keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
examples 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
Frame - 8 Somebody ----s something
Outgoing links
Hypernym keep
Derivationally related form maintain → maintenance
Derivationally related form preserve → preservative; preserve → preservation
Derivationally related form conserve → conservation; conserve → conservation
Hyponym embalm; plastinate; hold the line
Incoming links
Derivationally related form preservative → preserve; preservation → preserve
Derivationally related form maintenance → maintain
Derivationally related form conservation → conserve; conservation → conserve
Hyponym keep
Hypernym embalm; plastinate; hold the line

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