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conserve

[kuhn-surv, kon-surv, kuhn-surv] / kənˈsɜrv, ˈkɒn sɜrv, kənˈsɜrv /
VERB
save, protect
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hoard maintain preserve safeguard sustain take care of
STRONG
keep nurse scrimp skimp squirrel stash steward support
WEAK
cut back cut down on go easy on sock away squirrel away store up use sparingly
Antonyms
STRONGEST
hurt
STRONG
ignore let go neglect release
WEAK
destroy spend squander use waste

Example Sentences

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Fuel rationing has shortened queues, but on Thursday, the government began limiting water supply hours to conserve reserves and save pumping costs.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Vietnam has strongly encouraged its citizens to stay at home more to conserve fuel.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Victoria and Tasmania states have made travel on public transport free, and Albanese urged motorists nationally to do what they can to conserve petrol by driving less.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

To conserve fuel, it has declared Wednesdays a public holiday for government institutions such as schools and universities.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

I’m going to alternate between the lantern and the flashlight to conserve power.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.