conserve

Intermediate

/kənˈsɝːv/

verb
to keep and protect something from damage, change, or waste

conserve in a sentence

  • “It is important to conserve energy.”
  • “To conserve electricity, we are cutting down on our heating.”
  • “The nationalists are very eager to conserve their customs and language.”
  • “I'm not being lazy - I'm just conserving my energy for later.”

What does “conserve” mean?

conserve (verb) means to keep and protect something from damage, change, or waste. It is pronounced /kənˈsɝːv/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "conserve" mean?
conserve (verb) means: to keep and protect something from damage, change, or waste
How do you pronounce "conserve"?
"conserve" is pronounced /kənˈsɝːv/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "conserve" in a sentence?
Here is "conserve" used in a sentence: It is important to conserve energy.

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