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PRESERVES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Preserves.

Preserves - as a noun

Fruit preserved by cooking with sugar

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conserve13conserves14preserve13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
confiture14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Preserves - as a verb

To protect; to keep from harm or injury.

Example: "Every people have the right to preserve its identity and culture."

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.

Example: "To preserve peaches or grapes"

To maintain throughout; to keep intact.

Example: "To preserve appearances; to preserve silence"

Example Sentences

"She made strawberry preserves with fresh strawberries from the garden."
"We bought a jar of homemade preserves at the farmers' market."
"I love spreading preserves on my toast in the mornings."
"My grandmother's secret recipe for preserves has been passed down for generations."
"He stored the preserves in a cool, dark pantry to keep them fresh."
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Word Game Points

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

PRESERVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is PRESERVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, preserves is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PRESERVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is PRESERVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, preserves is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PRESERVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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