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Definition preserve

Etymology

From Old French preserver, from Medieval Latin preservare (“keep, preserve”), from Late Latin praeservare (“guard beforehand”), present active infinitive of praeservo.

Noun

preserve (countable and uncountable, plural preserves)

1. A sweet spread made of any of a variety of fruits.
2. A reservation, a nature preserve.
3. An activity with restricted access.

Verb

preserve (third-person singular simple present preserves, present participle preserving, simple past and past participle preserved)

1. To protect; to keep from harm or injury.
2. To save from decay by the use of some preservative substance, such as sugar or salt; to season and prepare (fruits, meat, etc.) for storage.
3. To maintain throughout; to keep intact.

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