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

Change one thing that reduces friction or saves time, then build from there. —Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026

Martini lovers will be in their element—American Bar’s riff on the glassy concoction comes with a separate borrower-sized pouring jar and a generous top-up portion that saves ordering a second any time soon. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

In the end, love saves the day but in the most gnomic, Godardian fashion possible. —Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026

Goalkeeper Phillip Ejimadu was named to the All-MASL Second Team following a career-high 232 saves this season, while defender Lesia Thetsane joined him after a breakout year that featured 19 goals and 32 blocks. —Nathan Dunn, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026

Diaz has four of the Dodgers’ six saves this season. —Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026

Of the Dodgers’ six saves this season, Diaz has four and Vesia has two. —Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026

Leaving clippings in place also saves you time and energy by not bagging. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026

Goldman Sachs economists reported this week that AI saves workers who use it correctly an average of 40 to 60 minutes per day. —Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026