Grade 7

preserve

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(pre-serve) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. to keep something in its original state.

Example Sentence

We try to preserve our natural resources.

More Example Sentences

We need to preserve our natural resources.

Synonyms

maintain; protect; save

Antonyms

destroy; waste; neglect

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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