dictionary.ptpreserveverbgeneral usecommon/pɾe.zɛʁˈvaɾ/PortuguêsEnglishEspañolFrançaisDefinition1To maintain something in its original state or protect it from damage.Usage examples“It is important to preserve the environment.”“We must preserve the history of our culture.”SynonymsprotectmaintainAntonymsdestroyCommon combinationspreserve naturepreserve health
To maintain something in its original state or protect it from damage.Usage examples“It is important to preserve the environment.”“We must preserve the history of our culture.”SynonymsprotectmaintainAntonymsdestroyCommon combinationspreserve naturepreserve health