Preserve is a term used to describe the act of keeping something in its original form or condition. GUARD (5 letters) is an action taken to PROTECT something from harm or danger. REFRIGERATE (11 letters) is a PROCESS of cooling something to a temperature below that of its surroundings. PROCESS (7 letters) is a series of actions taken to achieve a desired result. PROTECT (7 letters) is an action taken to KEEP something safe from harm or damage. MUMMIFY (7 letters) is a PROCESS of preserving a body by drying it out and wrapping it in cloth. SAFEGUARD (9 letters) is an action taken to PROTECT something from harm or danger. SALT (4 letters) is a substance used to preserve food. CONTINUE (8 letters) is an action taken to KEEP something going. DEFEND (6 letters) is an action taken to PROTECT something from harm or danger. FREEZE (6 letters) is a PROCESS of cooling something to a temperature below that of its surroundings. CORN (4 letters) is a grain used to preserve food. CAN (3 letters) is a container used to preserve food. TIN (3 letters) is a metal container used to preserve food. CURE (4 letters) is a PROCESS of preserving food by drying, salting, or smoking it. KEEP (4 letters) is an action taken to MAINTAIN something in its current state. SAVE (4 letters) is an action taken to KEEP something from being lost or destroyed. STORE (5 letters) is an action taken to KEEP something in a safe place. RETAIN (6 letters) is an action taken to KEEP something in its original form or condition. MAINTAIN (8 letters) is an action taken to KEEP something in its current state.