conserve
/kənˈsɜːrv/
con · serve
kən · ˈsɜːrv
English Definition
v. protect from harm or loss
Significado en Español
conservar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bảo tồn, tiết kiệm
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Example Sentence
Please conserve water.
请节约用水。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
conserve(retain)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “conserve”.
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A
preserve
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B
consume
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C
destroy
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D
waste
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A — preserve.
“conserve” means v. protect from harm or loss
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
We should ______ water by taking shorter showers.
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A
conserve
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B
waste
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C
squander
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D
pollute
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A — conserve.
“conserve” means v. protect from harm or loss
Common questions about “conserve”
What does “conserve” mean?
conserve — v. protect from harm or loss. In Chinese: 保护，节约.
How do you pronounce “conserve”?
conserve is pronounced /kənˈsɜːrv/. It breaks into 2 syllables: con · serve.
How do you use “conserve” in a sentence?
Please conserve water. (请节约用水。)
What are synonyms for “conserve”?
preserve, save — all close in meaning to conserve (v. protect from harm or loss).
Is “conserve” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. conserve appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “conserve”?
conserve(retain)
