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
• intrusts
• hallows

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignores
• neglects
• misuses
• misapplies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of saves

For users, this feature is free and saves time by eliminating the need to visit the merchant's website. —PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025

Suarez will finish as the NL saves leader with 40. —Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025

Now streaming on Disney+ RoboGobo saves a scared bat and stops The Slink from haunting MetroPet Island with her tricks. —Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025

Yet Twigs saves the best for last when the card’s owner eventually shows up and gets an unexpected surprise waiting behind the door. —Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025

The intelligent and horrifying tentacle creature attempts to latch onto Hermit, but is unsuccessful after Wendy saves him. —Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025

According to the Department of Transportation, daylight saving time saves energy, prevents traffic injuries and reduces crime. —Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Sep. 2025

Removing these components saves weight and reduces energy losses. —Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025

Mending, hemming, and altering are especially popular among Gen Zers who hope to pick up a hobby that forces them off their phones—and saves them money by teaching them valuable skills. —Matty Merritt, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025