conserve
kənˈsɜːrv
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Definition of conserve - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
environmentprotect something from harm or destruction
  • Efforts to conserve the forest are ongoing..
preserve protect safeguard
2.
avoid wasteuse resources economically to avoid waste
  • We must conserve water during the drought..
preserve safeguard

Noun

1.
foodUKsweet preserve made from fruit and sugarUK
  • I spread conserve on my toast.
jam marmalade preserve
2.
wildernessRareprotected area where development is restrictedRare
  • The forest is a conserve for wildlife.
nature reserve protected area sanctuary
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Images of conserve

  • conserve: sweet preserve made from fruit and sugar
    sweet preserve made from fruit and sugar

Expressions with conserve

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use less energy on purpose so it lasts longer and is not wasted
Turn off unused lights to conserve energy at home.
save strength for a later activity or need
She decided to conserve her energies for the final race.

Origin of conserve

Latin, conservare (to preserve)

Terms with conserve included in their meaning

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conserve
avoid wasting something
conserve effort
keep strength or effort for something important later
conserve energy
keep energy for something more important later
distribution
distribute in fixed amounts to conserve resources
conservation
area managed to conserve wildlife or plant habitat
conservation
area managed to conserve wildlife or plant habitat
strategy
conserve resources for a more critical moment
conservation
protected sea area set aside to conserve ocean life and habitats

Examples of conserve in a sentence

  • They are working to conserve the historic building.
  • We need to conserve our energy for the hike.
  • Farmers are encouraged to conserve soil by using cover crops.
  • The conserve was perfect for the cake filling.
  • She gifted a jar of homemade conserve.
  • The national park is a conserve for endangered species.

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  1. French:préserver, confiture, ...
  2. German:erhalten, Konfitüre, ...
  3. Italian:proteggere, confettura, ...
  4. Spanish:proteger, conserva, ...
  5. Portuguese:preservar, doce, ...
  6. Chinese:保存, 果酱, ...
  7. Japanese:保護する, コンフィチュール, ...
  8. Arabic:حافَظَ, مُرَبًّى, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְשַׁמֵּר, רִיבָּה, ...
  10. Russian:защищать, варенье, ...
  11. Ukrainian:захищати, конфітюр, ...
  12. Hindi:संरक्षित करना, मुरब्बा, ...
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