Give up and Preserved

Give up

Give up verb - To give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress.

Preserved is an antonym for give up.

Preserved

Preserved adjective - Kept intact or in a particular condition.

Give up is an antonym for preserved in care for topic.

Both terms in one sentence

  • Western Animation / Thomas the Tank Engine In "Edward's Exploit" Gordon tells the aging Edward that he should "give up and be preserved before it's too late." In "Horrid Lorry" one of the titular lorries tells Toby that he should be in a museum instead of working at a quarry.
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