conserve
1con·serve
verb \kən-ˈsərv\con·servedcon·serv·ing
Definition of CONSERVE
transitive verb
1
: to keep in a safe or sound state <he conserved his inheritance>; especially : to avoid wasteful or destructive use of <conserve natural resources>
2
: to preserve with sugar
3
: to maintain (a quantity) constant during a process of chemical, physical, or evolutionary change <conserved DNA sequences>
— con·serv·er noun
Examples of CONSERVE
- With so little rain, everyone had to conserve water.
- We need to conserve our natural resources.
- Don't run around too much—you need to conserve your strength.
Origin of CONSERVE
Middle English, from Middle French conserver, from Latin conservare, from com- + servare to keep, guard, observe; akin to Avestan haurvaiti he guards
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to CONSERVE
Synonyms: husband
Antonyms: blow, dissipate, fritter (away), lavish, misspend, run through, squander, throw away, waste
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