This is the 7314th most frequent Dutch word.
bewaart
"Bewaart" means "saves" or "keeps."
Here, 'bewaart' means to keep or store something in a safe place.
Hij bewaart oude familiefoto's in een doos op zolder.
He keeps old family photos in a box in the attic.
In this context, 'bewaart' means to preserve or guard something intangible.
Ze bewaart haar geheimen zorgvuldig.
She carefully preserves her secrets.
'Bewaart' is used here to signify retaining something for historical or archival purposes.