ˈkæɹi ˈɑn ˈkɒnsɜː(ɹ)v ˈkɒnsɜː(ɹ)v kənˈtɪnjuː kiːp

meɪnˈteɪn pɹəˈzɜːv pɹəˈzɝv pɹəˈzɜːv pɹəˈzɝv seɪv ˌʌpˈhold prevent (food) from rotting preserved meats keep potatoes fresh to keep up and reserve for personal or special use She saved the old family photographs in a drawer 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 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 keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing preserve the forest and the lakes maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger May God keep you fruit preserved by cooking with sugar a reservation where animals are protected a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone medicine is no longer a male preserve