verb as in strong fondness

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preserve, maintain, sustain, consolidate

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Example Sentences

Example:The tradition was preserved through the generations as a symbol of cultural heritage.

Definition:To protect or maintain the existence of something, especially a system, government, or institution.

From preserve

Example:They worked to maintain the stability of the country during a difficult period.

Definition:To keep in existence or continuance, especially a system, government, or institution; to sustain.

From maintain

Example:The organization sustained its mission and values through years of hardship.

Definition:To continue (an institution, government, etc.) in an existing state, or to supply with necessary means of support; to support.

From sustain

Example:The government consolidated its power in the wake of the crisis.

Definition:To make strong, firm, or stable; to strengthen.

From consolidate