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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.
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]
Preserve definition: to keep alive or in existence; make lasting. See examples of PRESERVE used 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.
The verb preserve describes keeping something as it is now, without a decline in quality. It can also refer to keeping something safe from harm, as in “The group worked hard to preserve the regional ecosystem.”
n. 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.
verb. preserved, preserves, preserving. To keep from harm, damage, danger, evil, etc.; protect; save. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To keep in perfect or unaltered condition; maintain unchanged. Fossils preserved in sediments; a film preserved in the archives. American Heritage. To maintain a game preserve. Webster's New World.
1. 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. [...] More.
preserve meaning, definition, what is preserve: to save something or someone from being ...: Learn more.
