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preserve

preserve

Meaning of preserve

maintain in original state

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British English/prɪˈzɜːv/
American English/prɪˈzɝv/
Russian transcription[səxrɐˈnʲatʲ]
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preserve with Russian translation

preserve usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

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

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

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

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 word breakdowns

What's the difference between preserve / conserve / save / keep / store / protect

🇬🇧English
preserve

to keep something in its original state or prevent it from being lost or damaged

B2Often

They work to preserve local traditions for future generations.

Они работают над тем, чтобы сохранять местные традиции для будущих поколений.

🇬🇧English

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.

Нам нужно экономно использовать воду во время засухи.

🇬🇧English

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

B2Very Often

Save the file before closing the program.

Сохрани файл перед закрытием программы.

🇬🇧English

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

B2Very Often

Keep the original receipt for returns.

Сохраните оригинальный чек для возврата.

🇬🇧English

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

B2Often

We store seasonal decorations in the attic.

Мы храним сезонные украшения на чердаке.

🇬🇧English

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

B2Very Often

Laws protect endangered species from poaching.

Законы защищают вымирающие виды от браконьерства.

🇬🇧English

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

B2Rarely

New rules were introduced to safeguard consumers.

Были введены новые правила для защиты потребителей.

🇬🇧English

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

B2Very Often

They maintain the museum's collection carefully.

Они тщательно поддерживают коллекцию музея.

🇬🇧English

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

B2Often

The company retained important documents after the audit.

Компания сохранила важные документы после аудита.

🇬🇧English

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

B2Rarely

She cherishes the family recipes passed down through generations.

Она бережно хранит семейные рецепты, переданные из поколения в поколение.

🇬🇧English

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.

Они обеспечили защиту архивов, чтобы предотвратить несанкционированный доступ.

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How to pronounce preserve and what this word means

preserve translation: сохранять. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce preserve

/prɪˈzɜːv/

preserve translation

сохранять

preserve examples

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

preserve transcription

/prɪˈzɜːv/, /prɪˈzɝv/

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Questions about this word

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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