A confection made from sugar
Fruit preserved or cooked in sugar
Plural for a place where game is protected and kept for private hunting or shooting
“Charles had previously come under criticism for a pheasant hunt in which he shot dozens of pen-raised birds on a hunting preserve.”
Plural for a sphere of activity regarded as being reserved for a particular person or group
“Jim's biochemistry projects have generally been the preserve of the major public corporations.”
Plural for a foodstuff made with fruit preserved in sugar, such as jam or marmalade
“Timmy usually likes spreading on some preserve to go with his peanut butter sandwich.”
To maintain (something) in its original or existing state
“They walked away from the fight to preserve their dignity.”
To keep safe from harm, injury or extinction
“McCormick knows he can't buy enough land to preserve all the critical species on earth.”
To save from decay by the use of some preservative substance, such as sugar or salt
“There exists a range of modern-day methods and techniques that are used to preserve food.”
To save for future use
“We need to preserve some of our resources for use on a rainy day.”
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