· 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"

Synonym(s): continue, uphold, carry_on, bear_on

Hypernym(s): keep, maintain, hold

· 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"

Synonym(s): conserve, maintain, keep_up

Hypernym(s): keep

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

Synonym(s): save

Hypernym(s): keep, hold_on

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

Synonym(s): keep

Hypernym(s): cook, fix, ready, make, prepare

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

Synonym(s): keep

Hypernym(s): protect

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

Hypernym(s): keep, maintain, hold

· prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use

Antonym(s): fresh

· kept intact or in a particular condition

Antonym(s): destroyed