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preserve
verb
-
preserve
,
preserving
,
preserves
,
preserved
to
keep
something
in
its
original
condition
and
protect
it
from
harm
,
damage
,
or
change
•
The
museum
works
hard
to
preserve
ancient
artifacts
from
moisture
and
heat
.
The
museum
works
hard
to
preserve
ancient
artifacts
from
moisture
and
heat
.
•
A
thick
coat
of
varnish
will
preserve
the
wooden
bench
for
many
winters
.
A
thick
coat
of
varnish
will
preserve
the
wooden
bench
for
many
winters
.
From
Latin
prae-
‘
before
’
+
servare
‘
keep
safe
’;
entered
English
in
the
14th
century
with
the
sense
‘
keep
safe
from
injury
’.
verb
-
preserve
,
preserving
,
preserves
,
preserved
to
treat
food
so
that
it
lasts
a
long
time
without
spoiling
•
Farmers
often
preserve
strawberries
by
turning
them
into
jam
.
Farmers
often
preserve
strawberries
by
turning
them
into
jam
.
•
You
can
also
preserve
herbs
in
olive
oil
for
winter
cooking
.
You
can
also
preserve
herbs
in
olive
oil
for
winter
cooking
.