Pronunciation: /prɪˈzɜrv/
noun a place where items are kept or maintained in their original state
A1 It is important to preserve nature for future generations.
A2 The museum works hard to preserve historical artifacts.
B1 Efforts to preserve the rainforest are ongoing.
B2 The government has set up laws to preserve endangered species.
C1 The organization's main goal is to preserve cultural heritage sites around the world.
C2 The foundation was established to preserve the traditional ways of life of indigenous communities.
verb to maintain or keep something in its original state or condition
A1 It is important to preserve old photographs in an album.
A2 The museum works hard to preserve ancient artifacts for future generations.
B1 Conservation efforts are necessary to preserve the natural beauty of the park.
B2 The government has implemented policies to preserve historical buildings in the city.
C1 Efforts to preserve endangered species have been successful in recent years.
C2 The organization's main goal is to preserve traditional cultural practices around the world.
formal It is important to preserve historical artifacts for future generations to study.
informal Let's make sure to preserve this old family recipe for future dinners.
slang I'm gonna try to preserve my sanity during finals week.
figurative She wore sunglasses to preserve her anonymity in the crowded city.
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