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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