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- Dictionarypreserve/prɪˈzəːv/
verb
- 1. maintain (something) in its original or existing state: "all records of the past were zealously preserved" Similar Opposite
- 2. treat (food) to prevent its decomposition: "freezing and canning can be reliable methods of preserving foods" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a sweet food made with fruit preserved in sugar, such as jam or marmalade: "a jar of cherry preserve" Similar
- 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
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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.
The meaning of PRESERVE is to keep safe from injury, harm, or destruction : protect. How to use preserve in a sentence.
Preserve definition: to keep alive or in existence; make lasting. See examples of PRESERVE used in a sentence.
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.
Definition of preserve verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. 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.
If you preserve something, you take action to save it or protect it from damage or decay. We need to preserve the forest. [VERB noun] Why are we so obsessed with preserving buildings that are no longer fit for purpose? [VERB noun] ...perfectly preserved medieval houses. [VERB-ed]
To keep from injury, peril, or harm; protect. See Synonyms at defend. 2. To keep in perfect or unaltered condition; maintain unchanged: fossils preserved in sediments; a film preserved in the archives. 3. To keep or maintain intact: tried to preserve family harmony. 4. To prepare (food) for storage or future use, as by canning or salting. 5.
PRESERVE definition: 1. to keep something the same or prevent it from being damaged or destroyed: 2. to add substances…. Learn more.
Definition of preserve noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
If you preserve a situation or condition, you make sure that it remains as it is, and does not change or end. [...] 2. If you preserve something, you take action to save it or protect it from damage or decay. [...] 3. If you preserve food, you treat it in order to prevent it from decaying so that you can store it for a long time. [...]
