Synonyms for
Salvage
Definition
to save or recover something from potential loss or destruction
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- salvage operation
- salvage value
- salvageable goods
- salvage a situation
- salvage the wreckage
- salvage efforts
- salvage rights
Word family
Usage note
Salvage primarily refers to saving something from loss or destruction, often in a maritime or disaster context. It can also be used figuratively to describe rescuing a difficult situation.
Example sentences
- The firefighters were able to salvage some of the furniture from the burning house.
- I was able to salvage my project by redoing the parts that were damaged.
- After the storm, the workers were able to salvage the damaged equipment.
- The team worked hard to salvage the game after a rough start.
- The crew was able to salvage the boat after it hit a rock.
Quotes
Sometimes all it takes is a little bit of grace to help you see what's been salvaged and how it can be used. - Jen Hatmaker
Being human isn't about being perfect. It's about learning to cope with the things that go wrong and to salvage what we can. - Karen Traviss
Love is when you salvage a friendship even though it's broken into a million pieces. - Unknown