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   preserve

   /prɪˈzəːv/

   verb

   • 1. maintain (something) in its original or existing state: "all records of the past were zealously preserved" Similar conserveprotectmaintaincare fortake care oflook aftersavesafeguardkeepOpposite damageneglect
   • ▪ retain (a condition or state of affairs): "a fight to preserve local democracy" Similar continueconservekeep upkeep alivekeep goingmaintaincontinue withupholdsustainprolongperpetuateOpposite discontinueabandon
   • ▪ maintain or keep alive (a memory or quality): "the film has preserved all the qualities of the novel"
   • ▪ keep safe from harm or injury: "a place for preserving endangered species" Similar guardprotectkeepdefendsafeguardsecuresheltershieldscreenwatch over
   • ▪ keep (game or an area where game is found) undisturbed to allow private hunting or shooting.
   • 2. treat (food) to prevent its decomposition: "freezing and canning can be reliable methods of preserving foods" Similar conservebottletincanpotchillfreezefreeze-dryquick-freezedrydesiccatedehydratecuresmokekippersaltpicklemarinatesousecornjellycandyembalmmummifyOpposite consumeuse
   • ▪ prepare (fruit) for long-term storage by boiling it with sugar: "she canned the vegetables and preserved the fruit from the garden"

   noun

   • 1. a sweet food made with fruit preserved in sugar, such as jam or marmalade: "a jar of cherry preserve" Similar jamjellymarmaladeconserveconfectiondulceconfiture
   • 2. a sphere of activity regarded as being reserved for a particular person or group: "the civil service became the preserve of the educated middle class" Similar domainareafieldsphereorbitarenarealmprovincespecialityspecialismterritorydepartmentinformal:thingturfbailiwick
   • 3. a place where game is protected and kept for private hunting or shooting. North American Similar sanctuaryreservereservationgame reserve

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘keep safe from harm’): from Old French preserver, from late Latin praeservare, from prae- ‘before, in advance’ + servare ‘to keep’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. preservable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 13

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   PRESERVE definition: 1. to keep something as it is, especially in order to prevent it from decaying or being damaged or…. Learn more.

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   1. : to keep safe from injury, harm, or destruction : protect. 2. a. : to keep alive, intact, or free from decay. b. : maintain. 3. a. : to keep or save from decomposition. b. : to can, pickle, or similarly prepare for future use. 4. : to keep up and reserve for personal or special use. intransitive verb. 1. : to make preserves. 2.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionpreserve verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   verb. /prɪˈzɜːv/ /prɪˈzɜːrv/ Verb Forms. preserve something to keep a particular quality, feature, etc.; to make sure that something is kept. He was anxious to preserve his reputation. Efforts to preserve the peace have failed. She managed to preserve her sense of humour under very trying circumstances.

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   When you preserve something, you maintain its condition, like trying to preserve your good health by exercising regularly and eating right. The verb preserve describes keeping something as it is now, without a decline in quality.

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   Preserve definition: to keep alive or in existence; make lasting. See examples of PRESERVE used in a sentence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › preservePRESERVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Definition of 'preserve' preserve. (prɪzɜːʳv ) Word forms: preserves , preserving , preserved. 1. verb B2. If you preserve a situation or condition, you make sure that it remains as it is, and does not change or end. We will do everything to preserve peace. [VERB noun] ...an effort to fit in more students while preserving standards. [VERB noun]

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › preservePRESERVE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   PRESERVE definition: 1. to keep something the same or prevent it from being damaged or destroyed: 2. to add substances…. Learn more.