preserve

/pɹɪsˈɜːv/

/pɹəˈzɝv/, /pɹiˈzɝv/, /pɹɪˈzɝv/

to preserve

MAIN VERB

to cause something to remain in its original state without any significant change

synonyms : bear on

to protect something against danger or harm

synonyms : conserve

to keep up and reserve for personal or special use

synonyms : save

prevent (food) from rotting

synonyms : keep

maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger

synonyms : keep

keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing

Preserve

a food made from pieces of fruit cooked with a large amount of sugar

synonyms : conserve

a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone

an area in which animals, etc. are protected

synonyms : reserve

Examples

1. The closed lid of the jar preserved the freshness of the food inside.

2. Darlington should preserve its green belt.

3. As the steak rested on the cutting board, he carefully preserved the meat drippings to create a mouthwatering sauce.

4. The ancient castle has stood for over a century, preserving its grandeur and history for hundreds of years.