protect and maintain; care for and look after
Meanings
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to protect and maintain; to safeguard and uphold
formalOften used in formal or literary contexts, typically referring to maintaining order, safety, or the proper functioning of systems, places, or traditions.
Key traffic routes must be protected and maintained by specialized personnel.
The tranquility of this ancient temple needs to be safeguarded and upheld by monks for generations.
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They are responsible for protecting and maintaining the company's information security.
verb
to care for and look after; to nurture and support
neutralUsed for personal relationships or specific situations where one provides compassionate support and attention to another person.
She cares for and looks after me like an elder sister.
In difficult times, friends have always supported and looked after each other.
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He meticulously cared for and looked after his sick mother.