English to English
noun
- a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone
Medicine is no longer a male preserve.
source: WordNet 3.0
- a reservation where animals are protected
source: WordNet 3.0
- fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
source: WordNet 3.0
- That which is preserved; fruit, etc., seasoned and kept by suitable preparation; esp., fruit cooked with sugar; -- commonly in the plural.
source: Webster 1913
verb
- keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
Preserve the peace in the family.
Continue the family tradition.
Carry on the old traditions.
source: WordNet 3.0
- keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
We preserve these archeological findings.
The old lady could not keep up the building.
Children must be taught to conserve our national heritage.
The museum curator conserved the ancient manuscripts.
source: WordNet 3.0
- to keep up and reserve for personal or special use
She saved the old family photographs in a drawer.
source: WordNet 3.0
- prevent (food) from rotting
Preserved meats.
Keep potatoes fresh.
source: WordNet 3.0
- maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
May God keep you.
source: WordNet 3.0
- keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing
Preserve the forest and the lakes.
source: WordNet 3.0
- To keep or save from injury or destruction; to guard or defend from evil, harm, danger, etc.; to protect.
source: Webster 1913
- To make preserves.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
verb
- [prisérv] Magtinggal; mag-ingat
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
