preserving

verb

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: pre-serv-ing (3)

English Definition

Maintaining something in its original or existing state.

Example Sentence

Preserving historical buildings is our duty.

US IPA /prɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/

UK IPA /prɪˈzɜːvɪŋ/

conserving protecting maintaining saving

destroying neglecting damaging