Meaning of preserve in English | Powered by Free Dictionary API

noun

• A sweet spread made of any of a variety of fruits.

• A reservation, a nature preserve.

• An activity with restricted access.

verb

• To protect; to keep from harm or injury.

  Example: Every people have the right to preserve its identity and culture.

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

  Example: to preserve peaches or grapes

• To maintain throughout; to keep intact.

  Example: to preserve appearances; to preserve silence