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To maintain (something) in its original or existing state
“They walked away from the fight to preserve their dignity.”
To keep safe from harm, injury or extinction
“McCormick knows he can't buy enough land to preserve all the critical species on earth.”
To save from decay by the use of some preservative substance, such as sugar or salt
“There exists a range of modern-day methods and techniques that are used to preserve food.”
To save for future use
“We need to preserve some of our resources for use on a rainy day.”
To preserve in a form that ensures it will be protected and respected
To store or set aside for future use
To fix or settle at a given amount, level or degree
To confer enduring fame upon
To set down in writing, or some other permanent form, for later reference
To preserve (a body) by embalming and wrapping it in cloth
To possess or be responsible for
A place where game is protected and kept for private hunting or shooting
“Charles had previously come under criticism for a pheasant hunt in which he shot dozens of pen-raised birds on a hunting preserve.”
A sphere of activity regarded as being reserved for a particular person or group
“Jim's biochemistry projects have generally been the preserve of the major public corporations.”
A foodstuff made with fruit preserved in sugar, such as jam or marmalade
“Timmy usually likes spreading on some preserve to go with his peanut butter sandwich.”
The scope, extent, or bounds of something
A place to hide, or to seek shelter or privacy
A nature reserve
Fruit preserved or cooked in sugar
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