preserve

fruit preserved by cooking with sugar

a reservation where animals are protected

a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone

medicine is no longer a male preserve

prevent (food) from rotting

preserved meats

keep potatoes fresh

to keep up and reserve for personal or special use

She saved the old family photographs in a drawer

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

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

preserve the peace in the family

continue the family tradition

keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing

preserve the forest and the lakes

maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger

May God keep you