ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PRESERVE
Via Old French, from Late Latin praeservāre literally: to keep safe in advance, from Latin prae- before + servāre to keep safe.
CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO PRESERVE
PRESENT
Present
I preserve
you preserve
he/she/it preserves
we preserve
you preserve
they preserve
Present continuous
I am preserving
you are preserving
he/she/it is preserving
we are preserving
you are preserving
they are preserving
Present perfect
I have preserved
you have preserved
he/she/it has preserved
we have preserved
you have preserved
they have preserved
Present perfect continuous
I have been preserving
you have been preserving
he/she/it has been preserving
we have been preserving
you have been preserving
they have been preserving
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I preserved
you preserved
he/she/it preserved
we preserved
you preserved
they preserved
Past continuous
I was preserving
you were preserving
he/she/it was preserving
we were preserving
you were preserving
they were preserving
Past perfect
I had preserved
you had preserved
he/she/it had preserved
we had preserved
you had preserved
they had preserved
Past perfect continuous
I had been preserving
you had been preserving
he/she/it had been preserving
we had been preserving
you had been preserving
they had been preserving
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will preserve
you will preserve
he/she/it will preserve
we will preserve
you will preserve
they will preserve
Future continuous
I will be preserving
you will be preserving
he/she/it will be preserving
we will be preserving
you will be preserving
they will be preserving
Future perfect
I will have preserved
you will have preserved
he/she/it will have preserved
we will have preserved
you will have preserved
they will have preserved
Future perfect continuous
I will have been preserving
you will have been preserving
he/she/it will have been preserving
we will have been preserving
you will have been preserving
they will have been preserving
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would preserve
you would preserve
he/she/it would preserve
we would preserve
you would preserve
they would preserve
Conditional continuous
I would be preserving
you would be preserving
he/she/it would be preserving
we would be preserving
you would be preserving
they would be preserving
Conditional perfect
I would have preserve
you would have preserve
he/she/it would have preserve
we would have preserve
you would have preserve
they would have preserve
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been preserving
you would have been preserving
he/she/it would have been preserving
we would have been preserving
you would have been preserving
they would have been preserving
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you preserve
we let´s preserve
you preserve
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Past participle
preserved
Present Participle
preserving
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
10 QUOTES WITH «PRESERVE»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
preserve.
My mission in life is to preserve craftsmanship.
It is ingrained in all living creatures, first of all, to preserve their own safety, to guard against what is harmful, to strive for what is advantageous.
Risks are a measure of people. People who don't take them are trying to preserve what they have. Some risks have a future, and some people call them wrong. But being right may be like walking backwards, proving where you've been.
I only wash my jeans every eight months. I've got a pair by Nudie, and you're not supposed to wash them for eight months at a time to preserve the colour. They're really dark denim. Instead of washing, I just hang them out from time to time. It sounds a bit weird, but they're great jeans. Either those or Diesel is what you'll usually find me in.
By interviewing at least one veteran, you can preserve memories that otherwise might be lost. My uncle was a downed fighter pilot and P.O.W. in World War II, and I am looking forward to recording his story for inclusion in the project.
A concerted effort to preserve our heritage is a vital link to our cultural, educational, aesthetic, inspirational, and economic legacies - all of the things that quite literally make us who we are.
The residents and elected officials of Long Island have fought vigorously for many years and spent millions of dollars to preserve the quality of life that the Long Island Sound offers.
America is a living idea. It isn't only the tenets of its founding, but also the terms of its future. Every day, we make America. Seeking to preserve and enshrine one vision of this country from one period of its past robs it of what makes it magical: its infinite possibility for adjustment.
So we should preserve it. I don't think that digital storage is necessarily a good thing, but I definitely think that digital manipulation is interesting.
It is absolutely imperative that we protect, preserve and pass on this genetic heritage for man and every other living thing in as good a condition as we received it.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PRESERVE»
Discover the use of
preserve in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
preserve and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Saving Stuff: How to Care for and
Preserve Your ...
A Smithsonian senior conservator shares professional advice on how to safeguard and maintain collectibles, from art and family heirlooms to sports memorabilia and antiques, in a guide complemented by insider information on how the ...
Don Williams, Louisa Jaggar, 2005
2
Winning Negotiations that
Preserve Relationships
From how to build and lead an argument to how to deal with difficult adversaries to preserving future relationships, this book will give managers the confidence and the tools to negotiate any issue successfully.Fast and actionable tools and ...
3
Jaguar: One Man's Struggle To Establish The World's First ...
Originally published in 1986, this edition includes a new preface and epilogue by the author that bring the story up to date with recent events in the region and around the world.
4
A Passion to
Preserve: Gay Men as Keepers of Culture
A Passion to Preserve explores this authentic and complex dimension of gay men’s lives by profiling early and contemporary preservationists from throughout the United States, highlighting contributions to the larger culture that gays are ...
Thirty-something crafter extraordinaire Sophie Mae Reynolds makes preserves by day and answers a crisis center help referral line by night.
6
Let's
Preserve It: 579 recipes for preserving fruits and ...
In this small encyclopaedia, Wood distils the immense knowledge of earlier generations in to a pantry-full of simple, foolproof recipes that will give endless delight both to make and to savour, including: Seville Marmalade Green Tomato ...
7
Saints
Preserve Us!: Everything You Need to Know About Every ...
Hilarious and comprehensive, the ultimate guide to the universe of saints--and what each one means. Cross-referenced by birthdays, professions, and ailments, this is a must-have for any true believer with a proper sense of fun.
Sean Kelly, Rosemary Rogers, 2011
8
Preserve Your Love for Science: Life of William A Hammond, ...
A life of one of the most successful American physicians of the nineteenth century.
Bonnie Ellen Blustein, 2002
9
The Essential Guide to Great Sand Dunes National Park and ...
This book is your essential guide to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. Camping, wildlife viewing, hiking, backpacking, climbing, mountain biking, dunes snowboarding -- the recreational opportunities at "The Dunes" are endless.
Charlie Winger, Diane Winger, 2003
10
We Must
Preserve Our Distinction Or Die!
With the coming of God, as many scriptures of religion talks about, the original is making himself known again. This is being done through the words given to Elijah Muhammad from God Himself.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PRESERVE»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
preserve is used in the context of the following news items.
Highlights at Miller Nature Preserve in Avon include butterfly house …
Three-year-old Samantha Fecht tiptoes through the fairy garden exhibit at the Lorain County Metro Parks' Miller Nature Preserve, 2739 Center ... «The Morning Journal, Jul 15»
Rates change for Kendall County Forest Preserve facility rentals
In most cases, the district kept fees the same. But in the case of the Meadowhawk Lodge at Hoover Forest Preserve, the rental price was ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
3 Ways to Preserve Summer Herbs
Add herbs to vinegars, oils, or salt to infuse their flavors and create unique cooking ingredients or gifts. Keep in an airtight container to preserve ... «seattlepi.com, Jul 15»
Clear Spring residents to planners: Preserve small-town life
Preserving small-town life and improving communication to increase participation throughout the county were two suggestions given Monday ... «Herald-Mail Media, Jul 15»
Obama's Iran deal can prevent war and preserve our moral compass
Pictured: Pres. Obama answers questions about the Iran nuclear deal during a news conference at the White House. July 14, 2015 Pablo ... «Alaska Dispatch News, Jul 15»
Health and safety reforms preserve main principles: Z Energy
Health and safety reforms preserve main principles: Z Energy. Pattrick Smellie Tuesday July 28, 2015. Share. Z Energy general manager for health and safety ... «The National Business Review, Jul 15»
Fundraising effort to preserve Neil Armstrong's spacesuit surpasses …
Some of the money from the Reboot the Suit campaign will be used to preserve the suit, which the museum said is deteriorating. «WFTV Orlando, Jul 15»
Swastika graffiti found at Darien preserve
Police found five red spray-painted swastikas in Olsen Woods Bird Sanctuary in Darien near the Stamford line Sunday, July 19. Pictured is one ... «The Darien News, Jul 15»
Take steps to preserve sreekovil: MGS
Historian M.G.S. Narayanan has urged the government to take immediate steps to stop plans to demolish the 400-year-old sanctum sanctorum ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
Effort To Preserve King Records Buildings Earns First Victory
A group that wants to preserve the Cincinnati buildings where James Brown and other musicians recorded snagged a victory Monday. «WVXU, Jul 15»
