| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| preserve | Retain (a condition or state of affairs) |
| preserves | Retain (a condition or state of affairs) |
| preserving | Retain (a condition or state of affairs) |
| maintaining | Cause or enable (a condition or state of affairs) to continue |
| maintained | Cause or enable (a condition or state of affairs) to continue |
| maintains | Cause or enable (a condition or state of affairs) to continue |
