Synonyms of saves

saves

verb

present tense third-person singular of save

1

as in redeems

to free from the penalties or consequences of sin

the Christian belief that Jesus lived and died to save humanity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• redeems
• forgives
• blesses
• delivers
• pardons
• reclaims
• reforms
• sanctifies
• purifies
• remits
• consecrates
• shrives
• hallows

2

as in rescues

to remove from danger or harm

the firefighters managed to save the family just as the burning building was collapsing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rescues
• salvages
• delivers
• bails out
• recovers
• liberates
• brings off
• frees
• releases
• emancipates
• extricates
• disentangles
• manumits

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• endangers
• hazards
• jeopardizes
• adventures
• ventures
• risks
• compromises
• imperils
• perils
• gambles (with)

3

as in conserves

to avoid unnecessary waste or expense

we'll have to scrimp and save to be able to afford college

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conserves
• spares
• economizes
• manages
• scrimps
• preserves
• skimps
• pinches
• pinches pennies
• maintains
• scrapes
• husbands
• cuts down
• hoards
• cuts back
• lays up
• retrenches

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• wastes
• spends
• blows
• runs through
• squanders
• dissipates
• lavishes
• throws away
• misspends
• fritters (away)
• splurges

4

as in preserves

to keep in good condition

lovingly saved the classic car and even upgraded its engine

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

5

as in dedicates

to keep or intend for a special purpose

I'm saving this dress for a formal occasion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dedicates
• devotes
• allocates
• gives up (to)
• consecrates
• uses
• reserves
• earmarks
• sets apart
• sets aside
• blesses
• sanctifies
• entrusts
• sets by
• consigns
• confides
• bestows
• applies
• commits
• employs
• hallows

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignores
• neglects
• misuses
• misapplies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of saves

Latz was named the American League Reliever of the Month for June after recording an MLB-high 11 saves over 16 innings. — Cal Phillips updated July 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 July 2026

Moorhouse, in her 100th game for Orlando across all competitions, made three big first-half saves to keep the score at 0-0 heading into halftime. — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026

Answer keys provide the solutions to exercises and problems, which saves you valuable time on crunching the numbers yourself. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

Patrick Cantlay made a little noise in an otherwise quiet year for the American with five birdies in 10 holes and then a collection of tough par saves at the end that felt just as valuable. — ABC News, 9 July 2026

Walmart can be the place where such a broad variety of products are available to affluent households and saves them a trip to multiple other retailers or apps. — Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

But this code saves the novel from any sense of phoniness that its narrator’s precocity might otherwise impart. — Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026

Similarly, by designing our entire lighting package to be embedded within the practical fixtures in our set’s ceiling, The Pitt’s DP, Joanna Cohelo, saves hours of production time, maximizing our shooting day. — Noah Wyle, Deadline, 6 July 2026

This saves you 34% on a highly comfortable health band featuring a Daily Readiness Score, 24/7 heart rate monitoring, and automatic sleep coaching. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026