Meaning & Definition of Preserve in English

1. A domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone

• "Medicine is no longer a male preserve"

2. A reservation where animals are protected

3. Fruit preserved by cooking with sugar

1. Keep or maintain in unaltered condition

• Cause to remain or last

• "Preserve the peace in the family"

• "Continue the family tradition"

• "Carry on the old traditions"

2. Keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction

• "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"

3. To keep up and reserve for personal or special use

• "She saved the old family photographs in a drawer"

4. Prevent (food) from rotting

• "Preserved meats"

• "Keep potatoes fresh"

5. Maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger

• "May god keep you"

6. Keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing

• "Preserve the forest and the lakes"