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Definition for save

verb as in rescue

Strongest matches

deliver, free, recover, salvage

Strong matches

defend, emancipate, extricate, liberate, ransom, redeem, spring, unchain

Weak matches

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

verb as in economize; set money aside for later use

Strongest matches

collect, conserve, keep, maintain, manage, spare, store

Strong matches

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

Weak matches

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

verb as in guard, protect

Strongest matches

conserve, maintain, preserve, shield, sustain, take care of

Strong matches

defend, safeguard, screen

Weak matches

keep safe, keep up, look after

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Example Sentences

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For the second time in two years, Marilyn Monroe’s Brentwood home has been saved from destruction.

From Los Angeles Times

These eco-conscious marathoners wanted more than water savings when they tore out their sickly lawn in Long Beach.

From Los Angeles Times

The government said it believed parents in England would save about £50 per child through its school uniform measures, which it hopes to introduce next September.

From BBC

In a budget for 2026 he proposed to scrap two national holidays and freeze welfare payments and pensions, with the aim of saving €44 billion.

From BBC

"I am pretty sure that saved my life", he said.

From BBC

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

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