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preserve

сохранять

Meaning of preserve

maintain in original state

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EN-UK/prɪˈzɜːv/
EN-US/prɪˈzɝv/
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preserve with Russian translation

preserve usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Волонтеры работают над тем, чтобы сохранять старые песни и танцы региона.

Volunteers work to preserve old songs and dances of the region.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Семьи сохраняют рецепты, выписывая их в особую книгу.

Families preserve recipes by writing them in a special book.

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preserve belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

preserveсохранять
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

preserve synonyms

Related words worth learning together

conserve
to protect from loss or waste, often used for natural resources or heritage with an emphasis on sustainable use
save
to keep or set aside for future use; also to rescue or avoid loss
keep
to have or retain possession of something; also to continue doing or being in a state
store
to put something somewhere for future use; emphasises location or method of keeping
protect
to keep something safe from harm or danger; emphasis on defense rather than mere preservation
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🇬🇧en

to protect from loss or waste, often used for natural resources or heritage with an emphasis on sustainable use

B2Often

We must conserve water during droughts.

🇬🇧en

to keep or set aside for future use; also to rescue or avoid loss

B2Very Often

Save the file before closing the program.

🇬🇧en

to have or retain possession of something; also to continue doing or being in a state

B2Very Often

Keep the original receipt for returns.

🇬🇧en

to put something somewhere for future use; emphasises location or method of keeping

B2Often

We store seasonal decorations in the attic.

🇬🇧en

to keep something safe from harm or danger; emphasis on defense rather than mere preservation

B2Very Often

Laws protect endangered species from poaching.

🇬🇧en

to protect or make safe, often by specific measures; somewhat formal

B2Rarely

New rules were introduced to safeguard consumers.

🇬🇧en

to keep something in proper condition or continue a situation or belief; implies ongoing effort

B2Very Often

They maintain the museum's collection carefully.

🇬🇧en

to keep possession of or continue to have something; often used in formal contexts

B2Often

The company retained important documents after the audit.

🇬🇧en

to hold something dear and protect it with affection; emphasises emotional value and care

B2Rarely

She cherishes the family recipes passed down through generations.

🇬🇧en

to make safe or to ensure something is obtained or fixed in place; can mean protect or guarantee

B2Often

They secured the archives to prevent unauthorised access.

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preserve meaning: what does it mean?

maintain in original state

preserve pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

preserve is pronounced as /prɪˈzɜːv/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

preserve definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Volunteers work to preserve old songs and dances of the region. Translation: Волонтеры работают над тем, чтобы сохранять старые песни и танцы региона.

Is preserve part of Climate and Ecology vocabulary?

Yes, preserve (сохранять) can be learned in the Climate and Ecology topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is preserve part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, preserve (сохранять) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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