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bewahren — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • keep verb To hold on to something or continue having it, rather than giving it up or losing it.
  • preserve verb To keep something safe from harm, damage, or decay.

Senses

bewahren is used for these senses in English:

  • keep (transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.
  • preserve To protect; to keep from harm or injury.
  • preserve To maintain throughout; to keep intact.

keep — full definition

  1. verb To hold on to something or continue having it, rather than giving it up or losing it.
  2. verb To continue doing something, or to stay in a particular state.
  3. verb To look after, guard, or support someone or something.
  4. verb To honor or fulfill a promise, rule, or appointment.
  5. noun The central, most heavily fortified tower of a castle.

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.
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