Lay up and Preserve

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Lay up verb - To put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place.

Usage example: an eating disorder that would impel her to lay up candy bars in her closet for all-night food binges

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Preserve and lay up are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Preserve" instead a verb "Lay up".

Preserve verb - To keep in good condition.

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Lay up and preserve are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lay up" instead a verb "Preserve".

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