preserved

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past simple and past participle of

to keep something as it is, especially in order to prevent it from decaying or being damaged or destroyed:

to preserve the environment

We want to preserve the character of the town while improving the facilities.

The agreement preserved our right to limit trade in endangered species.

Putting varnish on wood is a way of preserving it.

I need to get out of the house from time to time just to preserve (= prevent me from losing) my sanity.

to treat food in a particular way so that it can be kept for a long time without going bad:

preserved fruit

oranges preserved in brandy