Preserve vs. Conserve

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  • Preserve (noun)

    A sweet spread made of any of a variety of berries.

  • Preserve (noun)

    A reservation, a nature preserve.

  • Preserve (noun)

    An activity with restricted access.

  • Preserve (verb)

    To protect; to keep from harm or injury.

  • Preserve (verb)

    To save from decay by the use of some preservative substance, such as sugar or salt; to season and prepare (fruits, meat, etc.) for storage.

    “to preserve peaches or grapes”

  • Preserve (verb)

    To maintain throughout; to keep intact.

    “to preserve appearances; to preserve silence”

  • Conserve (noun)

    Wilderness where human development is prohibited.

  • Conserve (noun)

    A jam or thick syrup made from fruit.

  • Conserve (noun)

    A medicinal confection made of freshly gathered vegetable substances mixed with finely powdered refined sugar.

  • Conserve (noun)

    A conservatory.

  • Conserve (verb)

    To save for later use, sometimes by the use of a preservative.

    “to conserve fruits with sugar”

  • Conserve (verb)

    To protect an environment.

  • Conserve (verb)

    To remain unchanged during a process

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