conserve
word
Definition
To use something carefully so that it lasts longer, or to protect something important from being harmed or wasted.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in environmental or resource contexts: 'conserve energy', 'conserve water'. More formal than 'save'. Not used for money or time (use 'save money/time'). Can also mean to protect wildlife or historical sites.
Spanish: conservarPortuguese (BR): conservarPortuguese (PT): conservarChinese (Simplified): 节约 - 保护Chinese (Traditional): 節約 - 保護Hindi: संरक्षित करनाArabic: يُحافِظ علىBengali: সংরক্ষণ করা - রক্ষা করাRussian: сохранять - беречьJapanese: 保護する - 保存するVietnamese: bảo tồn - giữ gìnKorean: 보존하다 - 보호하다Turkish: korumak - muhafaza etmekUrdu: محفوظ کرنا - بچانا (وسائل)Indonesian: menghemat - melestarikan
Example Sentences
We need to conserve water during the summer.
basic
Turn off the lights to conserve energy.
basic
We must conserve our natural resources.
basic
By recycling, we can help conserve the environment.
natural
This organization works hard to conserve endangered species.
natural
If we don't conserve fuel, we might run out soon.
natural