preserve

verb1 of 2

to keep something in an unchanged or perfect condition

• “It's important to preserve one's individual freedom within the couple.”Tatoeba
• “It's much easier to destroy than to create or preserve.”Tatoeba

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noun2 of 2

A sweet spread made of any of a variety of fruits.