preserve
🇺🇸
/prɪˈzɜːrv/
🇬🇧
/prɪˈzɜːv/
verb
B2
to keep a quality or feature
She works to preserve her calm attitude during stressful times.
B2
to keep something in good condition
We must preserve this old building for future generations.
B2
to stop food from going bad
Salt helps preserve meat for longer periods.
R
to keep safe from harm
Laws help preserve endangered animals from hunters.
noun
R
an area only for certain people
Engineering was once a male preserve in many companies.
R
sweet fruit jam
She made strawberry preserve from fresh berries.
R
pickled vegetables
The chef uses cucumber preserve in his sandwiches.
R
protected natural area
The national park is a nature preserve for wild animals.
R
private hunting area
The forest is a hunting preserve for members only.
translation
to keep a quality or feature; to keep something in good condition; to stop food from going bad; to keep safe from harm
an area only for certain people; sweet fruit jam; pickled vegetables; protected natural area; private hunting area
Word Forms
3rd Present
preserves
Progressive
preserving
Past
preserved
Perfect
preserved
Plural
preserves