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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.
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.
PRESERVE definition: 1. to keep something the same or prevent it from being damaged or destroyed: 2. to add substances…. Learn more.
Preserve definition: to keep alive or in existence; make lasting. See examples of PRESERVE used in a sentence.
preserve. (prɪzɜːʳv ) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present tense preserves , present participle preserving , past tense, past participle preserved. 1. verb. 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]
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.
1. Something that acts to preserve; a preservative. 2. often preserves Fruit cooked with sugar to protect against decay or fermentation. 3. An area maintained for the protection of wildlife or natural resources. 4. Something considered as being the exclusive province of certain persons: Ancient Greek is the preserve of scholars.
preserve. noun. /prɪˈzɜːv/ /prɪˈzɜːrv/ [singular] preserve (of somebody) an activity, a job, an interest, etc. that is thought to be suitable for one particular person or group of people. Football is no longer the preserve of men. I began my career in the days when nursing was a female preserve.
to keep (something) alive or in existence; make (something) lasting; protect: to preserve our liberties. to keep up; maintain; take action to prevent decay: to preserve historical monuments. to keep possession of; keep; retain: He managed to preserve his composure during the debates.
