conserve
🇺🇸
/kənˈsɜːrv/
🇬🇧
/kənˈsɜːv/
verb
C1
to keep something safe from harm or loss
We must conserve our forests to protect animals and plants.
C1
to use less of something so it lasts longer
Turn off lights to conserve electricity and save money.
noun
R
a sweet food made from fruit and sugar
She made strawberry conserve with fresh berries from the garden.
translation
to keep something safe from harm or loss; to use less of something so it lasts longer
a sweet food made from fruit and sugar
Word Forms
3rd Present
conserves
Progressive
conserving
Past
conserved
Perfect
conserved
Plural
conserves