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preserve

(pr/I/'z/[@]/rv )

a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone(noun.state)

Example:
Medicine is no longer a male preserve.

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a reservation where animals are protected(noun.location)

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fruit preserved by cooking with sugar(noun.food)

Synonym:
conserve, conserves, preserves

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That which is preserved; fruit, etc., seasoned and kept by suitable preparation; esp., fruit cooked with sugar; -- commonly in the plural.(noun)

source: webster1913

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last(verb.stative)

Example:
Preserve the peace in the family.

Synonym:
bear on, carry on, continue, uphold
Antonym:
cease, discontinue, give up, lay off, quit, stop

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keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction(verb.possession)

Example:
We preserve these archeological findings.

Synonym:
conserve, keep up, maintain

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to keep up and reserve for personal or special use(verb.possession)

Synonym:
save

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prevent (food) from rotting(verb.change)

Example:
Preserved meats.

Synonym:
keep

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maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger(verb.stative)

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keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing(verb.stative)

Example:
Preserve the forest and the lakes.

source: wordnet30
To keep or save from injury or destruction; to guard or defend from evil, harm, danger, etc.; to protect.(verb)

source: webster1913
To make preserves.(verb)

source: webster1913

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