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reserve

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verb

re·​serve ri-ˈzərv How to pronounce reserve (audio)
reserved; reserving

transitive verb

1
a
: to hold in reserve : keep back
reserve grain for seed
b
: to set aside (part of the consecrated elements) at the Eucharist for future use
c
: to retain or hold over to a future time or place : defer
reserve one's judgment on a plan
d
: to make legal reservation of
2
: to set or have set aside or apart
reserve a hotel room
reservable
ri-ˈzər-və-bəl How to pronounce reserve (audio)
adjective

reserve

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noun

often attributive
1
: something reserved or set aside for a particular purpose, use, or reason: such as
a(1)
: a military force withheld from action for later decisive use
—usually used in plural
(2)
: forces not in the field but available
(3)
: the military forces of a country not part of the regular services
also : reservist
b
: a tract (as of public land) set apart : reservation
2
: something stored or kept available for future use or need : stock
3
: an act of reserving : qualification
4
a
: restraint, closeness, or caution in one's words and actions
b
: forbearance from making a full explanation, complete disclosure, or free expression of one's mind
5
archaic : secret
6
a
: money or its equivalent kept in hand or set apart usually to meet liabilities
b
: the liquid resources of a nation for meeting international payments
7
: substitute
8
: reserve price
9
: a wine made from select grapes, bottled on the maker's premises, and aged differently from the maker's other wines of the same vintage
Phrases
in reserve
: held back for future or special use

Synonyms

Verb

Noun

Choose the Right Synonym for reserve

keep, retain, detain, withhold, reserve mean to hold in one's possession or under one's control.

keep may suggest a holding securely in one's possession, custody, or control.

keep this while I'm gone

retain implies continued keeping, especially against threatened seizure or forced loss.

managed to retain their dignity even in poverty

detain suggests a delay in letting go.

detained them for questioning

withhold implies restraint in letting go or a refusal to let go.

withheld information from the authorities

reserve suggests a keeping in store for future use.

reserve some of your energy for the last mile

Example Sentences

Verb We reserved a hotel room. This table is reserved for someone else. The seats are reserved under my name. We will reserve this wine for a special occasion. She usually reserved her best dishes for very important dinners. Noun He had to call upon his inner reserves of strength to keep going. the salesclerk showed great reserve in dealing with the unreasonable demands of the angry customer See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Detroit switched Williams to reserve status in advance of Tuesday’s 3 p.m. CDT roster deadline. Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 23 Aug. 2022 There should be no restrictions on the frequency of how often someone can check for appointments, as well as a mobile-friendly way to reserve them. Mohak Nahta, Forbes, 19 July 2022 The government has made attempts to appease the protesters, such as promising to reserve 10% vacancies in select paramilitary forces for the soldiers who don’t make it to the permanent roles. Shefali Anand, WSJ, 20 June 2022 Guests will need to reserve their spots in advance and adhere to safety and security procedures in place at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base for the event, including metal detector scans. Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 1 Apr. 2022 The event is free but those hoping to attend should reserve tickets in advance. Claire Rafford, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Apr. 2022 The most important step, though, is to reserve the car far in advance of the trip. Chris Morris, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2022 In any case, the She-Hulk series, which lands this year on Disney +, could reserve some ‘what the duck; surprises! Chris Smith, BGR, 20 Feb. 2022 Call ahead to reserve a tasting at Tierra de Peña to enjoy sheep’s cheese from neighboring farms and other personal touches. Simone Jacobson, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2022
Noun
County staff said Seminole has had to dig into reserve funds to cover the rising costs of inflation and fuel prices to reimburse the garbage haulers. Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2022 Baxter is certifiably the only Rock & Roll Hall of Famer who spent 15 years as a specialist reserve officer with the Los Angeles Police Department’s Anti-Terrorist Division. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2022 Johnson began volunteering as a reserve officer in Woodstock Police Department, then he was hired as a full time Bibb County Sheriff Deputy in August 2014. Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 8 July 2022 In addition to his academic perspective on law enforcement, Nhan’s been a reserve officer with the Fort Worth Police Department since graduating from the academy less than a year ago. Mitchell Willetts, Anchorage Daily News, 3 June 2022 Avalos, a reserve officer with the Los Angeles Police Department, has held his position in the mayor’s office for more than seven years. Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2022 In 1948, he was asked to return to active service as a reserve officer. cincinnati.com, 26 May 2022 The man had served as a volunteer reserve officer for the department for more than a year and was qualified for the job, the complaint said. Jennifer Calfas, WSJ, 26 Apr. 2022 The central government will also take 10 billion yuan ($1.5 billion) out of its reserve fund for drought relief, focusing on securing rice production during the key mid-season harvest for rice in the southern region. Laura He, CNN, 25 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, from Anglo-French reserver, from Latin reservare, literally, to keep back, from re- + servare to keep — more at conserve

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1648, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of reserve was in the 14th century

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