Definitions

save

[seyv] / seɪv /

VERB

rescue

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deliver free recover salvage

STRONG

defend emancipate extricate liberate ransom redeem spring unchain

WEAK

bail out come to rescue get off the hook get out of hock give a break pull out of fire save one's neck set free unshackle

Antonyms

STRONGEST

confine hold limit lose restrain

STRONG

abandon

WEAK

endanger harm hurt leave open make vulnerable squander throw away waste

VERB

economize; set money aside for later use

Synonyms

STRONGEST

collect conserve keep maintain manage spare store

STRONG

amass cache deposit gather hoard hold reserve retrench scrimp skimp squirrel stash stockpile treasure

WEAK

be frugal be thrifty cut corners feather nest hide away lay aside lay away make ends meet pile up pinch pennies put by roll back salt away save for rainy day sock away stow away tighten belt

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disperse give ignore neglect squander use waste

STRONG

distribute divide let go scatter spend

WEAK

endanger harm hurt leave open make vulnerable throw away

VERB

guard, protect

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conserve maintain preserve shield sustain take care of

STRONG

defend safeguard screen

WEAK

keep safe keep up look after

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destroy neglect

STRONG

lay open

WEAK

endanger harm hurt leave open make vulnerable squander throw away waste

Example Sentences

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When things look bleak in Hollywood, it is often a sequel that saves the day.

From MarketWatch

“Gender-affirming care saved my life at 16. Please do not take this vital care away from other young people like me,” Aaron Demlow pleaded.

From Salon

Once fully implemented, the action is expected to save up to $130 million in costs annually, it added.

From The Wall Street Journal

His father Darren Lloyd has said it is "important to share Jack's story — that could help save lives".

From BBC

"So many memories have been lost, but thankfully no-one was hurt," the club said on social media, adding that fire crews had saved the club's "historic stand".

From BBC

save

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