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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
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fruit preserved by cooking with sugar | | source: wordnet30
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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. | | source: webster1913 verb
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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
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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
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to keep up and reserve for personal or special use | | Example: She saved the old family photographs in a drawer
source: wordnet30
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prevent (food) from rotting | | Example: preserved meats
keep potatoes fresh
source: wordnet30
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maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger | | Example: May God keep you
source: wordnet30
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keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing | | Example: preserve the forest and the lakes
source: wordnet30
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To keep or save from injury or destruction; to guard or defend from evil, harm, danger, etc.; to protect. | | source: webster1913
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To make preserves. | | source: webster1913
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