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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

  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.

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 honour or fulfil a promise, rule, or appointment.
  5. noun The central, most heavily fortified tower of a castle.

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