SAVES Synonyms: 117 Similar and Opposite Words

saves

verb

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present tense third-person singular of save

as in redeems

to free from the penalties or consequences of sin the Christian belief that Jesus lived and died to save humanity

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as in rescues

to remove from danger or harm the firefighters managed to save the family just as the burning building was collapsing

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as in conserves

to avoid unnecessary waste or expense we'll have to scrimp and save to be able to afford college

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as in preserves

to keep in good condition lovingly saved the classic car and even upgraded its engine

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as in dedicates

to keep or intend for a special purpose I'm saving this dress for a formal occasion

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This keeps oxygen from entering the bottle, which, in turn, preserves open wine for up to four weeks.

Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Extinguishing fires as quickly as possible paradoxically preserves brush and trees for future combustion.

Louis Gritzo, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024

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