Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Preserve.
How to pronounce preserve:
US
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)
reservation14reserve10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conserve13conserves14preserves14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
confiture14Hyponyms (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 oncontinue10uphold12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hold8keep10maintain10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
Example: "We preserve these archeological findings"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conserve13keep upmaintain10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
keep10Hyponyms (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)
save7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hold onkeep10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Prevent (food) from rotting
Example: "Preserved meats"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
keep10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cook10fix13make10prepare11ready9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
Example: "May god keep you"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
keep10Keep 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."
Word Game Points
Is PRESERVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, preserve is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordPRESERVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is PRESERVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, preserve is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPRESERVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.