Definition of preserve

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • preserve is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • preserve is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
  • preserve is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of preserve


  • maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. keep
  • fruit preserved by cooking with sugar (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. conserve
    2. conserves
    3. preserves
  • keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction (verb)

    Examples

    1. We preserve these archeological findings

    Synonyms

    1. conserve
    2. keep up
    3. maintain
  • keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last (verb)

    Examples

    1. preserve the peace in the family

    Synonyms

    1. bear on
    2. carry on
    3. continue
    4. uphold
  • prevent (food) from rotting (verb)

    Examples

    1. preserved meats

    Synonyms

    1. keep
  • to keep up and reserve for personal or special use (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. save
  • a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone (noun)

    Examples

    1. medicine is no longer a male preserve
  • a reservation where animals are protected (noun)
  • keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing (verb)

    Examples

    1. preserve the forest and the lakes

See definition of preserve in Merriam Webster