preserve
[ pri-zurv ]
/ prɪˈzɜrv /
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verb (used with object), pre·served, pre·serv·ing.
verb (used without object), pre·served, pre·serv·ing.
to preserve fruit, vegetables, etc.; make preserves.
to maintain a preserve for game or fish, especially for sport.
noun
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Origin of preserve
First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English preserven, from Medieval Latin praeservāre “to guard” (Late Latin: “to observe”), equivalent to Latin prae- prefix meaning “before, prior to, in advance” (see pre-) + servāre “to watch over, keep, preserve, observe”
synonym study for preserve
2. See defend.
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British Dictionary definitions for preserve
preserve
/ (prɪˈzɜːv) /
verb (mainly tr)
noun
Derived forms of preserve
Word Origin for preserve
C14: via Old French, from Late Latin praeservāre literally: to keep safe in advance, from Latin prae- before + servāre to keep safe
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