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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

After Washington launched the oil blockade, President Miguel Diaz-Canel imposed emergency measures to conserve fuel, including strict rationing of gasoline.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

The idea was driven by the need to conserve vital resources, particularly coal.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The Ethiopian Oil and Energy Authority's measures announced last week saw petrol stations prioritising public transport, as well as restrictions to conserve fuel.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Dad had promised him he could run through the sprinklers that afternoon even though the governor had asked everyone in the state to conserve water this summer.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman

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