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conserve

/kənˈsɜːrv/
verb★Intermediate— to protect or preserve something
general

to protect or preserve something from harm or loss

The organization works to conserve endangered species.

They protect animals that are at risk of disappearing.

💡

Often used for natural resources, energy, or cultural heritage.

general

to save or use something carefully to avoid waste

She conserves electricity by turning off lights when not in use.

She avoids wasting electricity by being mindful of usage.

💡

Common in discussions about sustainability and resource management.

Collocations

conserve energyuse energy carefully to avoid wasteconserve resourcesprotect or manage resources to prevent depletionconserve natureprotect natural environments and ecosystems

Synonyms

preserveprotectsavemaintainsustain

Antonyms

wastesquanderdepletedestroyexhaust

Related Phrases

conserve and protectphrase
to preserve and safeguard something

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

Use 'conserve' when referring to protecting or saving something valuable, especially natural resources.

⚡Gold Rule

Environmental Context

'Conserve' is often used in discussions about sustainability and protecting the environment.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'conservare', meaning 'to keep together, preserve'.

📝Usage Notes

Often used in environmental contexts but can apply to any resource or valuable item.

Word Breakdown

con-
together
prefix
+
-serve
to keep or preserve
root
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