preserve

/pɹəzˈɝv/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

verb

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
“preserve the peace in the family”
keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
“We preserve these archeological findings”
to keep up and reserve for personal or special use
“She saved the old family photographs in a drawer”
prevent (food) from rotting
“preserved meats”
maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
“May God keep you”
keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing
“preserve the forest and the lakes”

noun

a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone
“medicine is no longer a male preserve”
a reservation where animals are protected
fruit preserved by cooking with sugar

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