preserve
preserve /prɪˈzɝːv, priːˈzɝːv/
noun
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A domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone
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preserve
)
a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone
Medicine is no longer a male preserve
medicine is no longer a male preserve
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Fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
(
conserve
, conserves
, preserve
, preserves
)
fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
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A reservation where animals are protected
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preserve
)
a reservation where animals are protected
We visited the wildlife preserve to observe animals in their natural habitat.
We visited the wildlife preserve to observe animals in their natural habitat.
verb
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Keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
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bear on
, carry on
, uphold
, preserve
, continue
)
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
Preserve the peace in the family
preserve the peace in the family
Continue the family tradition
continue the family tradition
Carry on the old traditions
Carry on the old traditions
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To keep up and reserve for personal or special use
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preserve
, save
)
to keep up and reserve for personal or special use
She saved the old family photographs in a drawer
She saved the old family photographs in a drawer
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)
Keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
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conserve
, keep up
, preserve
, maintain
)
keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
We preserve these archeological findings
We preserve these archeological findings
The old lady could not keep up the building
The old lady could not keep up the building
Children must be taught to conserve our national heritage
children must be taught to conserve our national heritage
The museum curator conserved the ancient manuscripts
The museum curator conserved the ancient manuscripts
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Prevent (food) from rotting
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keep
, preserve
)
prevent (food) from rotting
Preserved meats
preserved meats
Keep potatoes fresh
keep potatoes fresh
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Keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing
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preserve
)
keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing
Preserve the forest and the lakes
preserve the forest and the lakes
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Maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
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preserve
, keep
)
maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
May God keep you
May God keep you