preserve
/prɪˈzɜːrv/
pre · serve
prɪ · ˈzɜːrv
English Definition
v. keep safe, protect
Significado en Español
conservar, preservar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bảo quản, bảo tồn
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Example Sentence
This museum preserves history.
博物馆保存历史。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pre(before)+serve(maintain)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “preserve”:
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A
Protect
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B
Abandon
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C
Destroy
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D
Ignore
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A — Protect.
“preserve” means v. keep safe, protect
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Long ago, salt was used to ______ meat through the cold winter.
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A
spoil
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B
preserve
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C
waste
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D
ruin
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B — preserve.
“preserve” means v. keep safe, protect
Common questions about “preserve”
What does “preserve” mean?
preserve — v. keep safe, protect. In Chinese: 保存，保护.
How do you pronounce “preserve”?
preserve is pronounced /prɪˈzɜːrv/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pre · serve.
How do you use “preserve” in a sentence?
This museum preserves history. (博物馆保存历史。)
What are synonyms for “preserve”?
protect, maintain — all close in meaning to preserve (v. keep safe, protect).
Is “preserve” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. preserve appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “preserve”?
pre(before)+serve(maintain)
