Synonyms of conserve

conserve

verb

kən-ˈsərv 

1

as in to preserve

to avoid the wasteful or destructive use of

the need to conserve oil and other finite fossil fuels

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preserve
• protect
• save
• husband
• economize
• skimp
• scrimp
• hoard
• lay up
• lay by

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• waste
• squander
• dissipate
• spend
• run through
• lavish
• throw away
• blow
• expend
• consume
• deplete
• drain
• clean (out)
• misspend
• exhaust
• use up
• fritter (away)
• impoverish

2

as in to maintain

to keep in good condition

conserve our national parks so that they may be enjoyed by future generations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preserve
• maintain
• save
• protect
• defend
• keep up
• restore
• safeguard
• sustain
• manage
• rebuild
• guard
• service
• husband
• support
• rehabilitate
• reconstruct
• care (for)
• shield
• heal
• remedy
• cure
• patch
• screen
• rejuvenate
• fix
• mend

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignore
• destroy
• disregard
• neglect
• hurt
• break
• impair
• harm
• injure
• damage
• ruin
• wreck

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of conserve

After adding more than a million acres in the last year, California is on track to meet its goal of conserving 30% of its land by 2030, officials announced Tuesday. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Mulch is an excellent way to conserve resources, retain moisture, add nutrients to the soil, and boost garden health and appearance. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026

Light pruning, deep watering, and a layer of mulch in fall help hibiscus conserve energy and stay protected through winter. — Jane Kim, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026

Go Green tours allow passengers to learn the ways local communities and industries endeavor to conserve, sustain, and elevate their environments. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026