Definition of preserve

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of preserve is as below...

Preserve (v. t.) To save from decay by the use of some preservative substance, as sugar, salt, etc.; to season and prepare for remaining in a good state, as fruits, meat, etc.; as, to preserve peaches or grapes..

Lern More About Preserve

Preservation :: Preservation (n.) The act or process of preserving, or keeping safe; the state of being preserved, or kept from injury, destruction, or decay; security; safety; as, preservation of life, fruit, game, etc.; a picture in good preservation..
Regulator :: Regulator (n.) A member of a volunteer committee which, in default of the lawful authority, undertakes to preserve order and prevent crimes; also, sometimes, one of a band organized for the comission of violent crimes..
Buoy :: Buoy (v. t.) To support or sustain; to preserve from sinking into ruin or despondency.
Equilibration :: Equilibration (n.) The process by which animal and vegetable organisms preserve a physiological balance.
Trophy :: Trophy (n.) Anything taken from an enemy and preserved as a memorial of victory, as arms, flags, standards, etc..
Trimurti :: Trimurti (n.) The triad, or trinity, of Hindu gods, consisting of Brahma, the Creator, Vishnu, the Preserver, and Siva, the Destroyer..
Amber :: Amber (v. t.) To preserve in amber; as, an ambered fly..
Conserve :: Conserve (v. t.) To keep in a safe or sound state; to save; to preserve; to protect.
Tombstone :: Tombstone (n.) A stone erected over a grave, to preserve the memory of the deceased..
Moor :: Moor (n.) A game preserve consisting of moorland.
Enshrine :: Enshrine (v. t.) To inclose in a shrine or chest; hence, to preserve or cherish as something sacred; as, to enshrine something in memory..
Jar :: "Jar (n.) A deep, broad-mouthed vessel of earthenware or glass, for holding fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental purposes; as, a jar of honey; a rose jar..
Unionistic :: Unionistic (a.) Of or pertaining to union or unionists; tending to promote or preserve union.
Lobby :: Lobby (n.) A passage or hall of communication, especially when large enough to serve also as a waiting room. It differs from an antechamber in that a lobby communicates between several rooms, an antechamber to one only; but this distinction is not carefully preserved..
Life-preserver :: Life-preserver (n.) An apparatus, made in very various forms, and of various materials, for saving one from drowning by buoying up the body while in the water..
Ensilage :: Ensilage (n.) The fodder preserved in a silo.
Preserve :: Preserve (v. t.) To maintain throughout; to keep intact; as, to preserve appearances; to preserve silence..
Float :: Float (v. i.) Anything used to buoy up whatever is liable to sink; an inflated bag or pillow used by persons learning to swim; a life preserver.
Candy :: Candy (v. i.) To have sugar crystals form in or on; as, fruits preserved in sugar candy after a time..
Conservative :: Conservative (a.) Having power to preserve in a safe of entire state, or from loss, waste, or injury; preservative..
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us