preserve

CEFRB2

/pɹəˈzɜːv/

verb · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To protect something from harm, loss, or change.

  2. 02

    noun

    Food made from fruit and sugar, such as jam.

Examples

  • He was anxious to preserve his reputation.

  • We are to preserve nature.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
4

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. A reservation, a nature preserve.

  2. An exclusive area of activity.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A sweet spread made of any of a variety of fruits.

More examples

In context

  • We must preserve our peaceful constitution.

  • Every people has the right to preserve its identity and culture.

  • Kids regard their tree houses as their own preserve.

Synonyms

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Origin

verb

From Middle English preserven, from Old French preserver, from Medieval Latin prēservāre (“keep, preserve”), from Late Latin praeservāre (“guard beforehand”), from prae (“before”, adverb) + servāre (“maintain, keep”). Displaced native Old English nerian.