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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He had an operation at the age of 23 in a bid to save his career, but eventually realised he would have to retire.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“AAPL did nothing to suggest that it can up-charge for its AI tools and capabilities, or save money from using AI,” she wrote.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

I like to save it up, and I like a binge.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Here’s how you can work travel rewards to save big bucks, too.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Maybe I couldn't exactly save her life, but… my mouth suddenly went dry.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott

save

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