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Meaning of the word preserve in English

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preserve

US /prɪˈzɝːv/
UK /prɪˈzɝːv/
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Verb

1.

maintain (something) in its original or existing state

Example:
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We must preserve our natural resources for future generations.
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The old traditions are still being preserved in this community.
Synonym:
conservemaintainprotectsafeguarduphold
2.

prepare (food) for future use by an appropriate method

Example:
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My grandmother used to preserve fruits by making jam.
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They learned how to preserve vegetables by pickling.
Synonym:
curepicklecanbottlefreeze

Noun

1.

fruit or vegetables prepared in a way that allows them to be kept for a long time

Example:
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She offered me some homemade apricot preserves.
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The pantry was stocked with various fruit preserves.
Synonym:
jamjellymarmaladeconserve
2.

a place where game, fish, or other wildlife are protected for controlled hunting, fishing, or observation

Example:
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The nature preserve is home to many rare bird species.
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Hunting is strictly regulated within the wildlife preserve.
Synonym:
reservesanctuaryrefugepark
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Related Word:
preservationpreservative