verb (past participle) as in strong fondness

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preserving, restoring, improving, upholding

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Example:Efforts to preserve the ancient manuscripts have been ongoing for decades.

Definition:keeping something safe and unharmed, preventing it from being ruined or destroyed.

From preserving

Example:The historical building was restored to its former glory after extensive renovations.

Definition:returning something to its original state, repairing it from ruin or damage.

From restoring

Example:The new marketing strategy was improving the company’s image and sales.

Definition:making something better or enhancing it, rather than causing it to be ruined or destroyed.

From improving

Example:They were upholding the traditional customs during the festival.

Definition:maintaining or supporting something, preventing it from being ruined or destroyed.

From upholding