PRESERVE
Scrabble letter values: P3R1E1S1E1R1V4E1 = 13
Definition
- noun a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone.
- noun a reservation where animals are protected.
- noun fruit preserved by cooking with sugar. — synonyms: conserve, conserves, preserves
- verb keep or maintain in unaltered condition. — synonyms: continue, uphold, carry_on, bear_on
- verb keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction. — synonyms: conserve, maintain, keep_up
- verb to keep up and reserve for personal or special use. — synonyms: save
- verb prevent (food) from rotting. — synonyms: keep
- verb maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger. — synonyms: keep
- verb keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing.
Examples
- “medicine is no longer a male preserve”
- “cause to remain or last”
- “preserve the peace in the family”