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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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Indonesia on Tuesday announced fuel rationing and mandated work from home for civil servants as it seeks to conserve energy stocks amid global price hikes due to the Middle East war.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

"But we have to preserve and conserve murals. They are important in Los Angeles."

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

To conserve fuel, it has declared Wednesdays a public holiday for government institutions such as schools and universities.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Victoria and Tasmania states have made travel on public transport free, and Albanese urged motorists nationally to do what they can to conserve petrol by driving less.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

I wanted to conserve her strength . . . and so the rumors started.

From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling

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