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conserveMain Entry: 1con·serve Pronunciation: \kən-ˈsərv\ Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): con·served; con·serv·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French conserver, from Latin conservare, from com- + servare to keep, guard, observe; akin to Avestan haurvaiti he guards Date: 14th century 1 : to keep in a safe or sound state <he conserved his inheritance>; especially : to avoid wasteful or destructive use of <conserve natural resources> — con·serv·er noun
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