Definition of preserve

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Preserve (v. t.) To save from decay by the use of some preservative substance, as sugar, salt, etc.; to season and prepare for remaining in a good state, as fruits, meat, etc.; as, to preserve peaches or grapes..

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Chowchow :: Chowchow (a.) Consisting of several kinds mingled together; mixed; as, chowchow sweetmeats (preserved fruits put together)..
Sauce :: Sauce (n.) Stewed or preserved fruit eaten with other food as a relish; as, apple sauce, cranberry sauce, etc..
Well :: Well (v. i.) An inclosure in the middle of a vessel's hold, around the pumps, from the bottom to the lower deck, to preserve the pumps from damage and facilitate their inspection..
Can :: Can (v. t.) To preserve by putting in sealed can.
Police :: Police (n.) Military police, the body of soldiers detailed to preserve civil order and attend to sanitary arrangements in a camp or garrison..
Preservatory :: Preservatory (n.) A room, or apparatus, in which perishable things, as fruit, vegetables, etc., can be preserved without decay..
Keeper :: Keeper (n.) One who has the care, custody, or superintendence of anything; as, the keeper of a park, a pound, of sheep, of a gate, etc. ; the keeper of attached property; hence, one who saves from harm; a defender; a preserver..
Condite :: Condite (v. t.) To pickle; to preserve; as, to condite pears, quinces, etc..
Desiccate :: Desiccate (v. t.) To dry up; to deprive or exhaust of moisture; to preserve by drying; as, to desiccate fish or fruit..
Pickle-herring :: Pickle-herring (n.) A herring preserved in brine; a pickled herring.
Declaration :: Declaration (n.) The document or instrument containing such statement or proclamation; as, the Declaration of Independence (now preserved in Washington)..
Fresh :: Fresh (superl) Lately produced, gathered, or prepared for market; not stale; not dried or preserved; not wilted, faded, or tainted; in good condition; as, fresh vegetables, flowers, eggs, meat, fruit, etc.; recently made or obtained; occurring again; repeated; as, a fresh supply of goods; fresh tea, raisins, etc.; lately come or made public; as, fresh news; recently taken from a well or spring; as, fresh water..
Copse :: Copse (v. t.) To plant and preserve, as a copse..
Servable :: Servable (a.) Capable of being preserved.
Smoker :: Smoker (n.) One who dries or preserves by smoke.
Candied :: Candied (a.) Preserved in or with sugar; incrusted with a candylike substance; as, candied fruits..
Salt :: Salt (n.) Fig.: That which preserves from corruption or error; that which purifies; a corrective; an antiseptic; also, an allowance or deduction; as, his statements must be taken with a grain of salt..
Conservatory :: Conservatory (n.) That which preserves from injury.
Pot :: Pot (v. t.) To preserve seasoned in pots.
Build :: Build (v. t.) To increase and strengthen; to increase the power and stability of; to settle, or establish, and preserve; -- frequently with up; as, to build up one's constitution..
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