Preserve

noun

/pɹəˈzɜːv/

Word Frequency: 14.5

Definitions

1.nounA sweet spread made of any of a variety of fruits.

2.nounA reservation, a nature preserve.

3.nounAn activity with restricted access.

4.verbTo protect; to keep from harm or injury.

"Every people have the right to preserve its identity and culture."

5.verbTo save from decay by the use of some preservative substance, such as sugar or salt; to season and prepare (fruits, meat, etc.) for storage.

"to preserve peaches or grapes"

6.verbTo maintain throughout; to keep intact.

"to preserve appearances; to preserve silence"

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