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preserve

/prɪˈzɚv/

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verb

-serves; -served; -serving

[+ obj] to keep (something) in its original state or in good condition

The committee is in charge of preserving [=maintaining] the city's historical buildings.

The fossil was well preserved.

to keep (something) safe from harm or loss :protect

These laws are intended to help preserve our natural resources.

They are fighting to preserve their rights as citizens.

a subtance that helps preserve wood

to prevent (food) from decaying

The peaches are preserved in syrup.

Salt can be used to preserve meat.

noun

plural -serves

a sweet food made of fruit cooked in sugar [count]

usually plural

a jar of strawberry preserves [noncount]

a jar of strawberry preserve

[count] :an area where plants, animals, minerals, etc., are protected

nature/wildlife preserves [=reserves]

Game preserves allow only carefully controlled hunting and fishing.

[singular] :an activity, job, interest, etc., that is available to or considered suitable for only a particular group of people

The military was once an all-male preserve. - often + of

Raising children used to be the (exclusive) preserve of women. [=used to be thought of as something done only by women]