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to preserve
01
to cause something to remain in its original state without any significant change
Transitive: to preserve something valuable
Examples
Historical artifacts are preserved in museums to maintain their original condition.
02
to prevent food from spoiling, typically by canning or pickling
Transitive: to preserve food
Examples
My grandmother preserves fruits from her garden by making them into jams and jellies.
03
to protect something against danger or harm
Transitive: to preserve sth
Examples
It 's important to preserve natural habitats to protect endangered species.
04
to set something aside and maintain it for a particular or private use
Transitive: to preserve sth for sb/sth
Examples
He preserved the old library for his personal collection of antique books.
05
to protect an area or population of wild animals from disturbance so it can be used for private hunting or shooting
Transitive: to preserve an area or population of animals
Examples
The estate was carefully preserved to allow private hunting of deer.
Preserve
01
fruit that has been cooked and sweetened, typically to extend shelf life
Examples
Strawberry preserve is delicious on toast.
02
an area, activity, or interest regarded as specially reserved for a particular person or group
Examples
Chess has long been considered a gentleman 's preserve.
03
a protected area where animals, plants, or natural resources are safeguarded
Dialect
American
AmericanExamples
The national preserve is home to endangered species.
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