1. to keep something in its original state or in good condition
2. to treat food so that it can be stored for a long time without spoiling
3. to continue or maintain something

1. an area of land or water where animals and plants are protected
2. a sweet food made by cooking fruit with sugar

Examples

• The museum works to preserve ancient artifacts.
• We need to preserve the forest for future generations.
• My grandmother preserves peaches every summer.
• The wildlife preserve is home to many endangered species.
• She spread strawberry preserve on her toast.
• The treaty helped preserve peace between the nations.
• They preserve meat by smoking it.
• The nature preserve covers 500 acres.