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to care for / to safeguard

verbformalcommon/zɨˈlaɾ/ze·lar

Definition

1

To care for with attention, dedication, and diligence; to watch over the preservation or good condition of something.

Usage examples

“It is the duty of a curator to safeguard the museum's collection.”
“He cares for his reputation with great diligence.”

Common combinations

to care forto look afterto safeguard