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Definition of Preserve
1. Noun. A domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone. "Medicine is no longer a male preserve"
2. Verb. Keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last. "Carry on the old traditions"
Exact synonyms: Bear On, Carry On, Continue, Uphold
Specialized synonyms: Re-start, Restart, Resume, Hang In, Hang On, Hold On, Persevere, Persist, Perpetuate, Keep Up, Prolong, Sustain, Mummify
Related verbs: Continue, Go Forward, Proceed, Continue, Go Along, Go On, Keep, Proceed
Generic synonyms: Hold, Keep, Maintain
Antonyms: Discontinue
Derivative terms: Preservation, Upholder
Specialized synonyms: Re-start, Restart, Resume, Hang In, Hang On, Hold On, Persevere, Persist, Perpetuate, Keep Up, Prolong, Sustain, Mummify
Related verbs: Continue, Go Forward, Proceed, Continue, Go Along, Go On, Keep, Proceed
Generic synonyms: Hold, Keep, Maintain
Antonyms: Discontinue
Derivative terms: Preservation, Upholder
3. Noun. A reservation where animals are protected.
4. Verb. Keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction. "The museum curator conserved the ancient manuscripts"
Exact synonyms: Conserve, Keep Up, Maintain
Generic synonyms: Keep
Specialized synonyms: Embalm, Plastinate, Hold The Line
Derivative terms: Conservation, Conservation, Maintenance, Preservation, Preservative
Generic synonyms: Keep
Specialized synonyms: Embalm, Plastinate, Hold The Line
Derivative terms: Conservation, Conservation, Maintenance, Preservation, Preservative
5. Noun. Fruit preserved by cooking with sugar.
Exact synonyms: Conserve, Conserves, Preserves
Generic synonyms: Confiture
Specialized synonyms: Apple Butter, Chowchow, Jam, Lemon Cheese, Lemon Curd, Jelly, Marmalade
Derivative terms: Conserve
Generic synonyms: Confiture
Specialized synonyms: Apple Butter, Chowchow, Jam, Lemon Cheese, Lemon Curd, Jelly, Marmalade
Derivative terms: Conserve
6. Verb. To keep up and reserve for personal or special use. "Sam and Sue preserve the movie "; "She saved the old family photographs in a drawer"
Exact synonyms: Save
Specialized synonyms: Enter, Put Down, Record, Conserve, Economise, Economize, Husband
Generic synonyms: Hold On, Keep
Derivative terms: Saver
Specialized synonyms: Enter, Put Down, Record, Conserve, Economise, Economize, Husband
Generic synonyms: Hold On, Keep
Derivative terms: Saver
7. Verb. Prevent (food) from rotting. "The chefs preserve the vegetables"; "Keep potatoes fresh"
Exact synonyms: Keep
Specialized synonyms: Freeze-dry, Conserve, Dehydrate, Desiccate, Pickle, Salt, Can, Put Up, Tin, Refrigerate, Cure, Corn
Generic synonyms: Cook, Fix, Make, Prepare, Ready
Related verbs: Keep, Stay Fresh
Derivative terms: Preservative, Preserver
Specialized synonyms: Freeze-dry, Conserve, Dehydrate, Desiccate, Pickle, Salt, Can, Put Up, Tin, Refrigerate, Cure, Corn
Generic synonyms: Cook, Fix, Make, Prepare, Ready
Related verbs: Keep, Stay Fresh
Derivative terms: Preservative, Preserver
8. Verb. Maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger. "May God keep you"
Exact synonyms: Keep
Generic synonyms: Protect
Related verbs: Keep
Derivative terms: Preservation, Preserver
Generic synonyms: Protect
Related verbs: Keep
Derivative terms: Preservation, Preserver
9. Verb. Keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing. "Preserve the forest and the lakes"
Definition of Preserve
1. v. t. To keep or save from injury or destruction; to guard or defend from evil, harm, danger, etc.; to protect.
2. v. i. To make preserves.
3. n. That which is preserved; fruit, etc., seasoned and kept by suitable preparation; esp., fruit cooked with sugar; -- commonly in the plural.
Definition of Preserve
1. to keep free from harm or danger [v -SERVED, -SERVING, -SERVES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Preserve
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