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

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

After Washington launched the oil blockade, President Miguel Diaz-Canel imposed emergency measures to conserve fuel, including strict rationing of gasoline.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

The countries that are party to the CMS are legally obliged to protect species listed as at risk of extinction, conserve and restore their habitats, prevent obstacles to migration and cooperate with other range states.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

President Miguel Diaz-Canel has imposed emergency measures to conserve fuel, including strict fuel rationing.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

All I could think of was that in his desire to conserve gasoline, he wanted me to ask him each time I used it, and let him know what for.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien

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