conserve
To save for later use, sometimes by the use of a preservativeTo save for later use, sometimes by the use of a preservative.
» We've got to conserve water.
Нам надо беречь воду. — marafon
Нам потрібно берегти воду. — Ahha
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3 senses(transitive)To save for later use, sometimes by the use of a preservative.
to conserve fruits with sugar
сохраня́тьsoxranjátʹ, сохрани́тьsoxranítʹ, консерви́роватьkonservírovatʹ
(transitive)To protect an environment, heritage, etc.
охраня́тьoxranjátʹ, охрани́тьoxranítʹ, защища́тьzaščiščátʹ
(intransitive)To remain unchanged during a process
- preserve with sugar
- use cautiously and frugally
- keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
- keep constant through physical or chemical reactions or evolutionary change
Examples
40 sentencesTranslations
6 languagesBy meaning 2
Origin
From Middle English conserven, from Old French conserver, from Latin conservare (“to keep,From Middle English conserven, from Old French conserver, from Latin conservare (“to keep, preserve”), from com- (intensive prefix) + servo (“keep watch, maintain”). See also observe.
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Forms
conserves, conserving, conserved, conservedSynonyms
6 synonymsAntonyms
1 antonymsWord family
10 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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