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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France also saw a major reduction, with nighttime brightness falling by 33 percent as many cities turn off streetlights after midnight to conserve energy and limit light pollution.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

Potassium helps plants conserve water and boosts protein content.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Rovers are also built to conserve energy and avoid hazards, so they move slowly across rough terrain.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

I found it preferable to conserve my energy.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys

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