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- DictionaryPre·serve/prəˈzərv/
verb
- 1. maintain (something) in its original or existing state: "all records of the past were zealously preserved"
noun
- 1. a sweet food made with fruit preserved in sugar, such as jam or marmalade: "a jar of cherry preserve"
- 2. a sphere of activity regarded as being reserved for a particular person or group: "the civil service became the preserve of the educated middle class"
to keep something as it is, especially in order to prevent it from decaying or being damaged or destroyed: to preserve the environment. We want to preserve the character of the town while improving the facilities. The agreement preserved our right to limit trade in endangered species.
to prevent something, especially food, from decaying (= being destroyed by natural processes) by treating it in a particular way. preserve something Wax polish preserves wood and leather. preserved lemons. preserve something in something olives preserved in brine.
to keep something the same or prevent it from being damaged or destroyed: to preserve peace. to preserve the environment. preserve verb [T] (TREAT) to add substances to something so that it stays in good condition for a long time: to preserve food / wood. preserve. noun. uk / prɪˈzɜːv / us. preserve noun (FOOD)
preserve somebody/something (from something) to keep someone or something alive, or safe from harm or danger synonym save The society was set up to preserve endangered species from extinction. compare conserve. See preserve in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: preserve.
4 days ago · 1. verb. If you preserve a situation or condition, you make sure that it remains as it is, and does not change or end. We will do everything to preserve peace. [VERB noun] ...an effort to fit in more students while preserving standards. [VERB noun] Synonyms: maintain, keep, continue, retain More Synonyms of preserve.
preserve. noun. /prɪˈzɜːv/ /prɪˈzɜːrv/ [singular] preserve (of somebody) an activity, a job, an interest, etc. that is thought to be suitable for one particular person or group of people. Football is no longer the preserve of men. I began my career in the days when nursing was a female preserve.
1. If you preserve a situation or condition, you make sure that it remains as it is, and does not change or end. [...] 2. If you preserve something, you take action to save it or protect it from damage or decay. [...] 3. If you preserve food, you treat it in order to prevent it from decaying so that you can store it for a long time. [...] More.
