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[kənˈsəːv], (Verb)
Definitions:
- protect (something, especially something of environmental or cultural importance) from harm or destruction
(e.g: the funds raised will help conserve endangered meadowlands)
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Origin
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late Middle English: from Old French conserver (verb), conserve (noun), from Latin conservare ‘to preserve’, from con- ‘together’ + servare ‘to keep’
[kənˈsəːv], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a sweet food made by preserving fruit with sugar; jam or marmalade
(e.g: pork tenderloin with onion and raisin conserve)
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Origin
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late Middle English: from Old French conserver (verb), conserve (noun), from Latin conservare ‘to preserve’, from con- ‘together’ + servare ‘to keep’
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