verb as in strong fondness

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retain, preserve, maintain

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Example Sentences

Example:They decided to retain the old tradition despite the modern trend to abolish it.

Definition:To keep or hold on to something that is intended to be removed or discontinued.

From retain

Example:The museum was able to preserve the ancient artifact, which was targeted for unabolishment by some.

Definition:To keep something from being removed or eliminated, especially something of cultural or historical value.

From preserve

Example:The organization chose to maintain the outdated policy, even though many argued it should be abolished.

Definition:To keep something in existence or in a particular state despite efforts to remove or change it.

From maintain