Synonyms for

Conserve

Verb / kʌˈnsɜ:v / Another word for conserve — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To protect or preserve something from harm or destruction.

Synonyms & similar words

economise economize preserves preserve husband waste maintain keepup conserves preserve save protect safeguard maintain keep sustain defend guard shield cherish hoard stockpile store amass accumulate gather collect

Synonyms by register

Formal

preserve maintain protect safeguard

Informal

save keep hold onto

Literary

husband hoard

Antonyms

waste squander spend destroy deplete dissipate lose

Common collocations

  • conserve energy
  • conserve water
  • conserve resources
  • conserve biodiversity
  • conserve wildlife
  • conserve natural resources
  • conserve fuel

Word family

noun conservation
verb conserve
adjective conservative
adverb conservatively

Usage note

Often used in contexts related to environmentalism or resource management. Be mindful of the adjective 'conservative,' which can have political connotations.

Example sentences

  1. We need to conserve energy by turning off the lights when we leave the room.
  2. It's important to conserve our natural resources for future generations.
  3. I like to conserve my money by shopping for bargains.
  4. We should conserve wildlife habitats to protect endangered species.
  5. The chef taught us how to conserve fruits and vegetables by canning them.

Quotes

  • We have forgotten how to be good guests, how to walk lightly on the earth as its other creatures do. - Barbara Ward
  • The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe about us, the less taste we shall have for destruction. - Rachel Carson
  • The earth is what we all have in common. - Wendell Berry

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