Preserve

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA sweet spread made of any of a variety of fruits.

2.NounA reservation, a nature preserve.

3.NounAn exclusive area of activity.

"Kids regard their tree houses as their own preserve."

4.VerbTo protect; to keep from harm or injury.

"Let's pray that we'd be preserved from danger.; Every people has the right to preserve its identity and culture."

5.VerbTo save from decay by the use of some preservative substance, such as sugar or salt; to season and prepare (fruits, meat, etc.) for storage.

"to preserve peaches or grapes"

6.VerbTo maintain throughout; to keep intact.

"to preserve appearances; to preserve silence; I preserved a composed manner throughout the interrogation."

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