Difference between Preserve and Maintain

Preserve

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a sweet spread made of any of a variety of berries a nature preserve

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To protect; to keep; to maintain the condition of.

Example sentence: A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability and beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it tends otherwise.

Maintain

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to keep up; to preserveto declare or affirm a point of view to be true

Example sentence: Follow your dreams, work hard, practice and persevere. Make sure you eat a variety of foods, get plenty of exercise and maintain a healthy lifestyle.