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save

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

“We are not here to tell stories. We are here to save our communities.”

From BBC

Your payments will likely increase under IBR, but it’s better than not getting credit for any months under SAVE.

From Salon

My main goal was to save the questionable, fragile relationship, whatever the cost.

From Los Angeles Times

“I also come from that community, and they don’t see a problem with practicing that. So for me, it was a bit challenging. But at the same time, I also wanted to save these lives of these young girls and give them a voice.”

From Los Angeles Times

One hitch: Trump recently changed his mind, joining TikTok in June and posting on social media, “Those who want to save TikTok in America, vote for Trump.”

From Los Angeles Times

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

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