CONSERVE Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

conserve

verb

kən-ˈsərv

Definition of conserve

as in to preserve

to avoid the wasteful or destructive use of the need to conserve oil and other finite fossil fuels

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as in to maintain

to keep in good condition conserve our national parks so that they may be enjoyed by future generations

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Recent Examples of conserve While tourism is largely insulated from the crisis, visitors are encouraged to conserve water. — Josh Rivera, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 The front rider does the most work as the riders behind conserve energy. — Harvard Business Review, 27 Aug. 2026 Colorado has been dealing with significant drought conditions this year, and conserving water is proving challenging. — Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 The result is a system that unfairly punishes Las Vegas residents who have worked to conserve water, Nevada officials say. — Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conserve

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Charles Bradshaw, community plans and liaison officer at Naval Base Coronado, said the bridge preserves vital defense access as part of the strategic highway network.

— David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026
Toll Brothers may have worked to preserve more oak trees than before, but this isn’t the last time Folsom will likely hear about preserving oak woodland.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of preserve

Verb

Older adults need muscle strength to perform everyday activities, maintain mobility and reduce their risk of falls.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
The court also heard testimony from Christine Reglin, a special agent with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, who maintained that the agency didn’t think Fatherley’s actions that night constituted a crime.

— Sofi Zeman August 25, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of maintain

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Play was suspended on the outside courts, but the roofs could close on Armstrong and Ashe, protecting Bublik and Wolf, and Novak Djokovic and Mariano Navone, from the elements.

— Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Families who answer those questions early protect both generations.

— Jon Sabes, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of protect

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As impressive as many space-saving tiny houses are, not everyone is cut out for climbing into small lofts using movable ladders, or sleeping on a sofa bed every night.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Goldman found Koreans in their sixties save more than any other age group, retaining 37% of their income.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

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