[kənˈsəːv], (Verb)

Definitions:
- protect (something, especially something of environmental or cultural importance) from harm or destruction
(e.g: the funds raised will help conserve endangered meadowlands)


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Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French conserver (verb), conserve (noun), from Latin conservare ‘to preserve’, from con- ‘together’ + servare ‘to keep’

[kənˈsəːv], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a sweet food made by preserving fruit with sugar; jam or marmalade
(e.g: pork tenderloin with onion and raisin conserve)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French conserver (verb), conserve (noun), from Latin conservare ‘to preserve’, from con- ‘together’ + servare ‘to keep’