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

The lyrics may be sparse with fashion references, but Charli saves plenty of room for clothes in the 42-minute companion film released alongside the album. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

The show followed Buffy Summers, played by Sarah Michelle Gellar, as a high school student who also saves the world from vampires and demons. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 31 July 2026

Being proactive saves you stress, discomfort and money down the line. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 31 July 2026

The trickier questions involve how each person spends, saves and thinks about money day to day and what happens when those styles clash. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026

One dose provides enough short-term protection that vaccinating twice as many people during an active outbreak saves more lives than giving two doses to half as many people. — Katrine L. Wallace, The Conversation, 29 July 2026

Patience saves money and produces a home that feels considered instead of catalog-ordered. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026

Most physicians now utilize AI, like OpenEvidence, for clinical decision-making, streamlining access to drug guidelines and research, which saves time and improves patient care. — Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Anna Moorhouse recorded her sixth clean sheet of the season for Orlando, making two saves and moving into a tie with former Pride goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris for the most regular season saves in club history with 289. — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026