conserve — to protect something from harm or destruction; to use something carefully without wasting it
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to protect something from harm or destruction; to use something carefully without wasting it
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈsɜːrv/
Korean meaning: 보존하다, 보호하다; 절약하다
Korean pronunciation: 컨**서**브
Example Sentences
- My grandmother taught me to conserve electricity by turning off lights, but she forgot to mention not leaving the fridge door open while deciding what to eat for 20 minutes.
- The government launched a campaign to conserve water resources in urban areas.
- She made homemade apricot conserve that was so delicious, it disappeared faster than her efforts to conserve it for special occasions.
conserve
VERB//kənˈsɜːrv//
to protect something from harm or destruction; to use something carefully without wasting it
A family conserves water and nature during their responsible camping trip
What we preserve is what we deserve!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'conservare', composed of 'con-' (with, together) and 'servare' (to keep, protect). The word entered English through Old French in the 14th century.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother taught me to conserve electricity by turning off lights, but she forgot to mention not leaving the fridge door open while deciding what to eat for 20 minutes.”
“The government launched a campaign to conserve water resources in urban areas.”
“She made homemade apricot conserve that was so delicious, it disappeared faster than her efforts to conserve it for special occasions.”
“National parks play a crucial role in helping conserve endangered species.”
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