uchovat — meaning in English

English meaning

• preserve verb To keep something safe from harm, damage, or decay.
• retain verb To keep possession of something instead of losing or giving it up.

Senses

uchovat is used for these senses in English:

• preserve To maintain throughout; to keep intact.
• retain To keep (something) in control or possession; to continue having (something); to keep back.

preserve — full definition

1. verb To keep something safe from harm, damage, or decay.
2. noun A sweet spread made by cooking fruit with sugar.
3. noun An area set aside to protect wildlife or a particular activity.

retain — full definition

1. verb To keep possession of something instead of losing or giving it up.
2. verb To keep something in the memory.
3. verb To hire someone, especially a lawyer, by paying a fee to secure their services.

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