preserved
Pronunciation:
/pɹəˈzɜːvd//pɹəˈzɝvd/verb
Definitions
To protect; to keep from harm or injury.
Example: Every people have the right to preserve its identity and culture.
To save from decay by the use of some preservative substance, such as sugar or salt; to season and prepare (fruits, meat, etc.) for storage.
Example: to preserve peaches or grapes
To maintain throughout; to keep intact.
Example: to preserve appearances; to preserve silence