maintain; safeguard; uphold
Meanings
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to maintain; to preserve; to keep in good condition
Refers to regular upkeep of physical infrastructure, machinery, or objects to ensure proper functioning and longevity.
We need to maintain this road regularly.
The factory strengthened equipment maintenance work.
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The gardeners carefully maintain these ancient trees.
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to nurse; to tend; to care for during recovery
Refers to nursing care for health, wounds, or patients during recuperation.
After a period of nursing care, the wound healed.
Postoperative care is very important for the patient's recovery.
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She is recuperating at home.
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to safeguard; to uphold; to defend
formalUsed for abstract concepts such as rights, dignity, peace, and order. Often used in legal, political, and social contexts.
We must resolutely safeguard national dignity.
The law protects the legitimate rights and interests of citizens.
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Safeguarding world peace is a shared responsibility.