preserve
pre-serve
noun
An area of land where wildlife or natural features are protected.
"The nature preserve protects rare species."
verb
To keep something in its original state, protecting it from harm or decay.
"We must preserve our cultural heritage."
noun
Fruit cooked with sugar and sealed in a jar, like jam or marmalade.
"She offered toast with homemade preserve."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: keep up, maintain, conserve, conserves, preserves, keep, carry on, uphold, bear on, continue, save
Antonyms: break, break off, cease, discontinue, give up, lay off, quit, stop