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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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The Philippines, Thailand and Sri Lanka are among the countries that have announced measures to save on fuel.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Wood added a second at Sunderland as he continued his comeback and the former Leeds and Burnley striker has returned in time to save Forest from the Championship.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

That could help him save on fertilizer costs, too.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

"They are insidious; they will do what they want, and it will not save us, in any case," added the 71-year-old, who was displaced by fighting in eastern Ukraine.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

It was better than the alternative, and it would be worth it if we could save lives.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin