English Synonym Finder

preserves

Definitions

To maintain something in its original or existing state.

Fruit cooked with sugar and often stored in jars for long-term consumption.

Examples

The new law preserves the natural habitat of the endangered species.

She makes delicious strawberry preserves every summer using fruit from her garden.

Synonyms

maintains protects saves retains upholds guards conserves

Antonyms

destroys abandons neglects wastes discards ruins forfeits