preserve vs persist

persist vs preserve

preserve is a noun but persist is not a noun.

preserve and persist both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
preserve	Yes	No	Yes	No
persist	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, persist is a hyponym of preserve; that is, persist is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than preserve:

preserve: keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
persist: be persistent, refuse to stop

Other hyponyms of preserve include re-start, restart, resume, hang in, hang on, hold on, persevere, perpetuate, keep up, prolong, sustain, mummify.

preserve (noun)	persist (noun)
fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
a reservation where animals are protected
a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone

preserve (verb)	persist (verb)
prevent (food) from rotting	be persistent, refuse to stop
keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction	be in a certain place and not leave
to keep up and reserve for personal or special use	continue to exist
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing

Difference between preserve and persist

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