Synonyms of conserves

conserves

verb

present tense third-person singular of conserve

1

as in preserves

to avoid the wasteful or destructive use of

the need to conserve oil and other finite fossil fuels

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preserves
• protects
• saves
• husbands
• economizes
• skimps
• scrimps
• hoards
• lays up
• lays by

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• wastes
• dissipates
• squanders
• runs through
• blows
• lavishes
• spends
• consumes
• throws away
• expends
• depletes
• drains
• exhausts
• impoverishes
• cleans (out)
• misspends
• fritters (away)
• uses up

2

as in maintains

to keep in good condition

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preserves
• maintains
• saves
• protects
• defends
• restores
• keeps up
• sustains
• manages
• supports
• safeguards
• services
• guards
• rebuilds
• shields
• husbands
• reconstructs
• heals
• cares (for)
• rehabilitates
• cures
• remedies
• rejuvenates
• screens
• fixes
• patches
• mends

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignores
• neglects
• disregards
• destroys
• breaks
• hurts
• impairs
• harms
• injures
• damages
• ruins
• wrecks

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of conserves

The intact leaf blanket also conserves moisture and prevents soil from drying out over the winter. — Manjot Kaur Sidhu, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026

In Boise, a growing number of people have turned to xeriscaping in recent years, which is a type of landscaping that conserves water by using native or drought-tolerant plants, according to previous Statesman reporting. — Idaho Statesman, 23 Aug. 2026

This approach reduces development time, conserves resources, and quickly delivers new capabilities to the battlefield. — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

During the regular season, though, James conserves energy, and much of that shows up on the defensive end. — Tony Jones, New York Times, 30 July 2026

As a bonus, the gravel acts as a mulch and conserves moisture in your pots. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 July 2026

This efficiency not only conserves limited resources but also builds community trust by minimizing unnecessary interactions. — Charles "chuck" Broadway, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026

The brain further conserves power by relying on highly efficient biological mechanisms that have been refined through millions of years of evolution. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 June 2026

Mulching not only conserves water, requiring less frequent watering, but also helps maintain consistent soil temperature, promoting a healthier growing environment for your roses. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026