Example: We work hard to preserve old buildings in town.
Definition
"To preserve" means to maintain something in its original or existing state, especially to protect historical buildings, artifacts, or traditions from decay, damage, or destruction. It involves careful effort to ensure long-term survival and integrity.
Translations
preservar
behouden
preservar
préserver
bewahren
Etymology
The word "to preserve" comes from the Latin 'praeservare,' which means 'to keep safe or guard beforehand.' It combines 'prae-' (before) and 'servare' (to keep or save). Did you know? The term originally implied protecting something from harm before it happened.
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"To preserve" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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