preserve for
Frequency: 7.613.5 per million words
To keep something safe for a future time or for a particular person/group.
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Examples (10)
- The collection has been sold to the British Museum where it will be preserved for the nation.
- We must preserve these ancient traditions for future generations.
- The old photographs were carefully preserved for her grandchildren.
- This natural habitat needs to be preserved for endangered species.
- They decided to preserve the historical documents for academic research.
- The artist's works were preserved in the gallery for public viewing.
- Special techniques are used to preserve food for long journeys.
- The government aims to preserve the cultural heritage for all citizens.
- She meticulously preserved the antique doll for her daughter.
- Let's preserve this moment in a photograph for posterity.