Grade 7

preserve (pre-serve)

Definition


verb.
1 to keep in good condition 2 to protect 3 to keep from rotting or spoiling

Example Sentence

We try to preserve our natural resources.

Synonyms

maintain; conserve; save; keep up

Antonyms

damage; destroy; harm

Rhymes

  • curve
  • d'oeuvre
  • herve
  • irv
  • irve
  • merv
  • mirv
  • nerve
  • oeuvre
  • serv
  • serve
  • swerve
  • verve

  • conserve
  • deserve
  • hors-d-oeuvre
  • observe
  • preserve
  • reserve
  • unnerve

  • underserve