All 7 Uses
preserve
in
Breaking Dawn, by Meyer
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- He didn't say it harshly—he threw the words at me like they were a life preserver.†
Book 2
- Self-preservation.†
Book 3
- How else could he be sure to preserve the gifts that he wants?†
Book 3
- Though I could see that they were torn, self-preservation warring with revenge, the smile they exchanged was full of anticipation.†
Book 3 *
- Truly, Carlisle, nothing would please me more than to preserve your life today.†
Book 3
- Do we put our world in jeopardy to preserve their family intact?†
Book 3
- I understood the part that fought against separation from me, the automatic instinct to preserve self above all else.†
Book 3
Definitions:
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(1)
(preserve as in: preserve the records) to protect something or to keep it as it is
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(2)
(preserve as in: preserve the peaches) to prepare food in a way that keeps it from spoiling
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(3)
(preserve as in: a wildlife preserve) protected wildlife area
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(4)
(preserve as in: no longer a male preserve) something exclusive to (someone or some group) -- such as an activity or place
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(5)
(preserves as in: mom made preserves) chunks of fruit cooked with sugar (like jam) and sealed (usually in a mason jar) so it will not spoil
- (6) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)