bevara — meaning in English
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English meaning
- conserve verb To use something carefully so it lasts, or to prevent it from being wasted or damaged.
- keep verb To hold on to something or continue having it, rather than giving it up or losing it.
- perpetuate verb To keep something going indefinitely, often something negative like a problem or stereotype.
- 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
bevara is used for these senses in English:
- conserve (transitive) To protect an environment, heritage, etc.
- keep (transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.
- perpetuate (transitive) To prolong the existence of (something) by repetition; to reinforce.
- preserve To protect; to keep from harm or injury.
- retain To keep (something) in control or possession; to continue having (something); to keep back.
conserve — full definition
- verb To use something carefully so it lasts, or to prevent it from being wasted or damaged.
- noun A thick jam-like preserve made from whole or chunked fruit.
keep — full definition
- verb To hold on to something or continue having it, rather than giving it up or losing it.
- verb To continue doing something, or to stay in a particular state.
- verb To look after, guard, or support someone or something.
- verb To honour or fulfil a promise, rule, or appointment.
- noun The central, most heavily fortified tower of a castle.