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Definition of preserve
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noun (n)
a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone (noun.state)
Example: Medicine is no longer a male preserve.
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a reservation where animals are protected (noun.location)
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fruit preserved by cooking with sugar (noun.food)
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That which is preserved; fruit, etc., seasoned and kept by suitable preparation; esp., fruit cooked with sugar; -- commonly in the plural. (noun)
source: webster1913
verb (v)
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last (verb.stative)
Example: Preserve the peace in the family.
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keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction (verb.possession)
Example: We preserve these archeological findings.
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to keep up and reserve for personal or special use (verb.possession)
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prevent (food) from rotting (verb.change)
Example: Preserved meats.
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maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger (verb.stative)
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keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing (verb.stative)
Example: Preserve the forest and the lakes.
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To keep or save from injury or destruction; to guard or defend from evil, harm, danger, etc.; to protect. (verb)
source: webster1913
To make preserves. (verb)
source: webster1913
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