preserve

Meanings

• Verb

  To keep (food) in a good condition by storing it in a cool, dark place or by adding preservatives.

  - "Fruits and vegetables can be preserved by canning or freezing."
  - "Preserve the jam by storing it in a cool, dark place."

• Noun

  A place where natural resources, especially wild animals and plants, are protected.

  - "Yellowstone National Park is a preserve for various wildlife species."
  - "The forest preserve aims to protect endangered plant species."

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Pronunciation

1. /pɹəˈzɝv/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1749935"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with preserve
deserve , preserve , persevere , nerves , serves

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Variants

List of all variants of preserve that leads to same result
preservabilities , preservability , preservable , preserve , preserved , preserver , preservers , preserves , preserving , preserve the planet , game preserve , nature preserve

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Etymology

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From Old French 'conservier', from 'conservare' - to keep, preserve.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest fruit preserve is the Marillenknödel-Museum in Austria, which is dedicated to apricot preserves.

2. Preserving food was an essential skill for early humans to ensure they had enough food during the winter months.

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Related Concepts

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1. Preservatives: Chemicals added to food to prevent spoilage and preserve freshness.

2. Canning: A method of preserving food by heating it in airtight containers.

3. Fermentation: A process of preserving food by allowing microorganisms to break down sugars and produce acids.

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Culture

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Preserves have been an essential part of various cultures for centuries. In some cultures, preserving food is a traditional practice that has been passed down from generations. Preserves are often used in cooking and baking to add flavor and texture to dishes.

How to Memorize "preserve"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a jar of jam being stored in a cool, dark place.
   - Visualize yourself adding preservatives to food to keep it fresh.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'preserve' with 'protecting' or 'conserving'.
   - Associate the word 'preserve' with 'food' or 'wildlife'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Please Preserve' to remember the definition - 'Please Preserve' stands for 'Preserve Food by Keeping it Cool and Dark'.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Pickled Pears and Wild Bears' to remember the two meanings of 'preserve' - 'Pickled Pears' for food preservation and 'Wild Bears' for wildlife preserves.

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