preserve

Signification

Noun

1. A sweet spread made of any of a variety of fruits.
2. A reservation, a nature preserve.
3. An activity with restricted access.

Verb

1. To protect; to keep from harm or injury.
2. To save from decay by the use of some preservative substance, such as sugar or salt; to season and prepare (fruits, meat, etc.) for storage.
3. To maintain throughout; to keep intact.

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/pɹəˈzɜːv/

Étymologie

From Middle English preserven, from Old French preserver, from Medieval Latin prēservāre (“keep, preserve”), from Late Latin praeservāre (“guard beforehand”), from prae (“before”, adverb) + servāre (“maintain, keep”).