preserve
intermediateB1/prɪˈzɜːrv/ · pre-serve
To keep something in its original state or prevent it from being damaged.
Meanings
To keep something in its original state or prevent it from being damaged.
کسی چیز کو اس کی اصل حالت میں رکھنے یا اس کے نقصان سے بچانے کے لئے۔
محفوظ کرنا
mahfooz karna
Common Collocations
- preserve nature
- preserve food
- preserve memories
Example Sentences
We should preserve the environment for future generations.
ہمیں مستقبل کی نسلوں کے لئے ماحول کو محفوظ کرنا چاہئے۔
Humein mustaqbil ki nasal ke liye mahol ko mahfooz karna chahiye.
It's important to preserve our cultural heritage.
ہمارے ثقافتی ورثے کو محفوظ رکھنا ضروری ہے۔
Hamare saqafati virsay ko mahfooz rakhna zaroori hai.
She decided to preserve the fruits by making jam.
اس نے پھلوں کو جیم بنا کر محفوظ کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Us ne phalon ko jam bana kar mahfooz karne ka faisla kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of preserving food in jars to remember the act of keeping something safe.
Envision a glass jar filled with fruits, sealed tightly to keep them fresh.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محفوظ رہے خزاں کی آہوں میں بہاریں ، درخت کا سایہ دل کی تسکین بن جائے۔
Mahfooz rahe khizan ki aahon mein baharain, darakht ka saaya dil ki taskeen ban jaye.
Let the springs remain safe in the cries of autumn, may the shade of the tree become a solace for the heart.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو چیز کمائی ہو اس کی حفاظت کرنی چاہئے۔
Jo cheez kamaai ho us ki hifazat karni chahiye.
What is earned must be preserved.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "praeservare" — to keep safe
First known use: 14th century
The word 'preserve' evolved from the Latin 'praeservare', meaning to keep or guard something. It has been used in English since the 14th century.