preserves Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
   preserve; conserve; conserves.
   
2. noun a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone
   preserve.
   
   • medicine is no longer a male preserve
3. noun a reservation where animals are protected
   preserve.
   
4. verb keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
   carry on; preserve; continue; bear on; uphold.
   
   • preserve the peace in the family
   • continue the family tradition
   • Carry on the old traditions
5. verb keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
   preserve; keep up; maintain; conserve.
   
   • We preserve these archeological findings
   • The old lady could not keep up the building
   • children must be taught to conserve our national heritage
   • The museum curator conserved the ancient manuscripts
6. verb to keep up and reserve for personal or special use
   preserve; save.
   
   • She saved the old family photographs in a drawer
7. verb prevent (food) from rotting
   preserve; keep.
   
   • preserved meats
   • keep potatoes fresh
8. verb maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
   preserve; keep.
   
   • May God keep you
9. verb keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing
   preserve.
   
   • preserve the forest and the lakes

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