conservō — meaning in English

English meaning

• conserve verb To use something carefully so it lasts, or to prevent it from being wasted or damaged.
• preserve verb To keep something safe from harm, damage, or decay.

Senses

conservō is used for these senses in English:

• conserve (transitive) To save for later use, sometimes by the use of a preservative.
• preserve To protect; to keep from harm or injury.

conserve — full definition

1. verb To use something carefully so it lasts, or to prevent it from being wasted or damaged.
2. noun A thick jam-like preserve made from whole or chunked fruit.

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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