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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