Hyphenation of PRESERVE

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word PRESERVE? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

PRE-SERVE

Definitions of PRESERVE:

1.
A domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone
Medicine is no longer a male preserve
2.
A reservation where animals are protected
3.
Fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
4.
Keep or maintain in unaltered condition
Cause to remain or last Preserve the peace in the family Continue the family tradition Carry on the old traditions
5.
Keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
We preserve these archeological findings The old lady could not keep up the building Children must be taught to conserve our national heritage The museum curator conserved the ancient manuscripts
6.
To keep up and reserve for personal or special use
She saved the old family photographs in a drawer
7.
Prevent (food) from rotting
Preserved meats Keep potatoes fresh
8.
Maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
May God keep you
9.
Keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing
Preserve the forest and the lakes

Synonyms of PRESERVE:

noun sphere, domain, area, orbit, field, arena
noun reservation, reserve
noun conserve, conserves, preserves, confiture
verb continue, uphold, carry on, bear on, keep, maintain, hold
verb conserve, maintain, keep up, keep
verb save, keep, hold on
verb keep, cook, fix, ready, make, prepare
verb keep, protect
verb keep, maintain, hold

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