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conserve

1 of 2

verb

con·​serve kən-ˈsərv How to pronounce conserve (audio)
conserved; conserving

transitive verb

1
: to keep in a safe or sound state
He conserved his inheritance.
especially : to avoid wasteful or destructive use of
conserve natural resources
conserve our wildlife
2
: to preserve with sugar
3
: to maintain (a quantity) constant during a process of chemical, physical, or evolutionary change
conserved DNA sequences
conserver noun

conserve

2 of 2

noun

con·​serve ˈkän-ˌsərv How to pronounce conserve (audio)
1
: sweetmeat
especially : a candied fruit
2
: preserve
specifically : one prepared from a mixture of fruits

Synonyms

Verb

Example Sentences

Verb With so little rain, everyone had to conserve water. We need to conserve our natural resources. Don't run around too much—you need to conserve your strength.
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
The California Independent System Operator, which oversees the state’s power grid, extended its request that residents conserve energy to a second day. Talal Ansari, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 The California Independent System Operator on Tuesday issued a statewide Flex Alert, which is a request for residents to voluntarily conserve electricity. Aya Elamroussi, CNN, 17 Aug. 2022 Besides letting lawns turn brown, Blatt said residents can conserve water by buying more efficient appliances, from toilets and dishwashers to washing machines, sinks, and showerheads. Katie Mogg, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Aug. 2022 So far, the fragile Texas power grid is keeping pace with record demand as pleas for customers to conserve electricity continue. Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 19 July 2022 Last week, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas called for Texans to voluntarily conserve electricity amid a surge of energy demands due to the scorching temperatures. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 18 July 2022 This past week, Texas endured triple-digit temperatures in many cities, prompting state energy officials to request that residents conserve energy and turn up their thermostats. Julian Mark, Washington Post, 15 July 2022 With unprecedented water restrictions now in place across Southern California, many are questioning how life will change and whether residents can actually conserve. Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2022 The district declared a drought emergency in November and mandated that people conserve water, a message its leaders emphasized on Wednesday. Kathleen Ronayne, ajc, 1 Dec. 2021
Noun
The parks will bring farmers, processors, and retailers together using advanced climate technology to minimise waste, conserve water, and maximise crop yields, Reuters reported. Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz, 15 July 2022 The limited-edition yogurt, which is mixed with a strawberry-champagne conserve, features a small, tiara-like design drawing, similar to illustrations of crowns on Heinz’s sauce labels. Katie Deighton, WSJ, 25 May 2022 To maximize the damage and conserve resources, DDoSers often increase the firepower of their attacks through amplification vectors. Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 1 Mar. 2022 Exactly what is the scientific foundation for the company’s claims that dredging the lake will fix its ecology and conserve water, however, is anybody’s guess. Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Jan. 2022 According to xeriscaping guidance from Salt Lake City officials, incorporating native species can increase the biodiversity of your garden, conserve water, improve soil health and lessen the need for fertilizer and pesticides. Caroleine James, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 Aug. 2021 As extreme heat bears down on much of California, including parts of the Bay Area, the state’s power grid operator asked residents to voluntary conserve energy Friday to lessen the risk of outages. Dominic Fracassa, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 July 2021 Encouraging more people to use public transit is widely seen as a way to reduce freeway traffic, conserve fuel, and lessen air pollution. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 June 2021 These include measures to promote renewable energy development, conserve water, and manage natural and working lands more sustainably. Brandi Mckuin, The Conversation, 3 May 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, from Middle French conserver, from Latin conservare, from com- + servare to keep, guard, observe; akin to Avestan haurvaiti he guards

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of conserve was in the 14th century

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