· a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone; "medicine is no longer a male preserve"
Hypernym(s): sphere, domain, area, orbit, field, arena
· a reservation where animals are protected
Hypernym(s): reservation, reserve
· fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
Synonym(s): conserve, conserves, preserves
Hypernym(s): confiture
· 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"
Synonym(s): continue, uphold, carry_on, bear_on
Hypernym(s): keep, maintain, hold
· 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"
Synonym(s): conserve, maintain, keep_up
Hypernym(s): keep
· to keep up and reserve for personal or special use; "She saved the old family photographs in a drawer"
Synonym(s): save
· prevent (food) from rotting; "preserved meats"; "keep potatoes fresh"
Synonym(s): keep
Hypernym(s): cook, fix, ready, make, prepare
· maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger; "May God keep you"
Synonym(s): keep
Hypernym(s): protect
· keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing; "preserve the forest and the lakes"
Hypernym(s): keep, maintain, hold