preserve
/pɹəˈzɜːv/verb
To keep something safe, or to keep it in its original or good condition.
Example sentences
- “Volunteers work hard to preserve the old lighthouse.”
- “Salt was used to preserve meat before refrigerators.”
- “We need laws that preserve our forests.”
Common objects are history, nature, food, and peace. As a noun, preserves are jams, and a nature preserve is protected land.