English to English noun
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a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone | Example:
• medicine is no longer a male preserve
source: wordnet30
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a reservation where animals are protected | source: wordnet30
3 |
fruit preserved by cooking with sugar | source: wordnet30
4 |
That which is preserved; fruit, etc., seasoned and kept by suitable preparation; esp., fruit cooked with sugar; -- commonly in the plural. | source: webster1913 verb
5 |
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last | Example:
• preserve the peace in the family • continue the family tradition • Carry on the old traditions
source: wordnet30
6 |
keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction | Example:
• We preserve these archeological findings • The old lady could not keep up the building • children must be taught to conserve our national heritage • The museum curator conserved the ancient manuscripts
source: wordnet30
7 |
to keep up and reserve for personal or special use | Example:
• She saved the old family photographs in a drawer
source: wordnet30
8 |
prevent (food) from rotting | Example:
• preserved meats • keep potatoes fresh
source: wordnet30
9 |
maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger | Example:
• May God keep you
source: wordnet30
10 |
keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing | Example:
• preserve the forest and the lakes
source: wordnet30
11 |
To keep or save from injury or destruction; to guard or defend from evil, harm, danger, etc.; to protect. | source: webster1913 source: webster1913
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