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

That’s the difference between a bill that saves Hollywood and one that saves American filmmaking. — Sam Roseme, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026

Kevin Kelly pitched a perfect eighth and Tyler Wells finished for his sixth save after major league saves leader Bryan Baker exited with what the right-hander believed was dehydration after issuing two walks to start the ninth. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

The benefit saves many universities millions of dollars every year. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

This saves a lot of weight and cuts costs in comparison to complete slide-in campers, creating a more versatile way of turning even small trucks into capable camping rigs. — New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026

For a borrower whose tax strategy saves real money every April, paying somewhat more for a mortgage that recognizes actual cash flow is often a rational trade. — Karen Koehler, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026

Cancer Rising September begins with you very much waking up on the wrong side of the bed, but your indignation might just be the thing that saves you in the end. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026

The system saves checkpoints during training so developers can compare different versions instead of automatically selecting the final model. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026

That gives students a better understanding of how a shop works in practice and also saves the school district thousands of dollars. — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026