Complete Definition of "conserve"

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English

Pronunciation
k�n'sû(r)v, /�k�ns��(r)v/, /<tt>"kQns3:(r)v</tt>/
:Rhymes:English:-�ns��(r)v|Rhymes: -�ns��(r)v

Etymology
From Old French conserver, from L. conservare to keep, preserve from com- intensive prefix + servare keep watch, maintain (see also observe).

Noun
en-noun

  1. Wilderness where human development is prohibited.
  2. a jam or thick syrup made from fruit

Pronunciation
k�n-sû(r)v', /k�n�s��(r)v/, /<tt>k@n"s3:(r)v</tt>/
:Rhymes:English:-��(r)v|Rhymes: -��(r)v

Verb
en-verb|conserv|ing

  1. To save for later use.
  2. To protect an environment.

Derived terms
conservation
conservative
conservatory

Translations
trans-top|to save
Japanese: ���� (setsuyaku suru)
trans-mid
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trans-top|to protect
Japanese: ���� (hozon suru)
trans-mid
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trans-top|translations to be checked
French: conserver
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Category:English nouns


French

Noun
fr-noun|f

  1. canned foods

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