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conserve

v.
C1 Advanced Oxford US //kənˈsɝv// con·serve Archaic

v. to protect something from being lost, wasted, or destroyed. You use this when you want to save resources like water, energy, or nature for the future.

v. to protect something from harm, decay, or loss; to use a resource sparingly to ensure its continued availability. Often used in environmental or physical contexts.


SIMPLE

We should try to conserve water during the summer.

CONTEXTUAL

The local government implemented new laws to conserve the remaining forest and protect endangered species.

COMPLEX

Engineers are developing new battery technologies designed to conserve energy more efficiently during long-distance transport, reducing the overall carbon footprint of the logistics industry.

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Origin

From Middle English conserven, from Old French conserver, from Latin conservare (“to keep, preserve”), from com- (intensive prefix) + servo (“keep watch, maintain”). See also observe.

Usage

The verb is transitive and requires a direct object.

Pitfall

we must conserve of the forestwe must conserve the forestConserve is a transitive verb and does not take the preposition 'of'.

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