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PRESERVE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Preserve.

How to pronounce preserve:

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Preserve - as a noun

A domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone

Example: "Medicine is no longer a male preserve"

A reservation where animals are protected

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
reservationreserve
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Fruit preserved by cooking with sugar

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conserveconservespreserves
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
confiture
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Preserve - as a verb

Keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

Example: "Preserve the peace in the family"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bear oncontinueuphold
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
holdkeepmaintain
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction

Example: "We preserve these archeological findings"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conservekeep upmaintain
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
keep
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To keep up and reserve for personal or special use

Example: "She saved the old family photographs in a drawer"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
save
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hold onkeep
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Prevent (food) from rotting

Example: "Preserved meats"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
keep
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cookfixmakeprepareready
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger

Example: "May god keep you"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
keep

Keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing

Example: "Preserve the forest and the lakes"

Example Sentences

"The nature reserve serves as a preserve for endangered species."
"The old photograph was kept in a special preserve to prevent deterioration."
"The national park is a perfect preserve for wildlife."
"They made homemade strawberry preserve from the fresh berries."
"The ancient ruins are a remarkable cultural preserve."
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Word Game Points

Is PRESERVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, preserve is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PRESERVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is PRESERVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, preserve is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PRESERVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is PRESERVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, preserve is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PRESERVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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