ENGLISH WORD FILE NO. 01603 · Core CSAT & TOEIC Vocabulary
conserve
v.
US/kənˈsɝv/
UK/kənˈsɜːv/
CSAT Frequency72/100
TOEIC Frequency65/100
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Meanings of conserve
1verb
To protect something from being wasted, damaged, or lost; to preserve.
We must conserve water and electricity during the drought.
We must conserve water and electricity during the drought.
The organization works to conserve endangered species in their natural habitats.
The organization works to conserve endangered species in their natural habitats.
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Derivatives of conserve
conservation
the act or process of conserving (noun)
Environmental conservation is critical for protecting biodiversity and natural resources.
Environmental conservation is critical for protecting biodiversity and natural resources.
conservative
cautious or moderate in approach; avoiding waste (adjective)
A conservative approach to spending helps people save money for emergencies.
A conservative approach to spending helps people save money for emergencies.
conservatory
a building for growing plants; music school (noun)
The botanical conservatory displays rare plants from around the world.
The botanical conservatory displays rare plants from around the world.
conserve energy
to use less energy; reduce energy consumption (phrase)
Turning off lights helps us conserve energy and reduce electricity bills.
Turning off lights helps us conserve energy and reduce electricity bills.
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Synonyms & Antonyms of conserve
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Common Phrases with conserve
conserve waterconserve water
conserve energyconserve energy
conserve resourcesconserve resources
conserve wildlifeconserve wildlife
conserve fuelconserve fuel
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Practice Question: conserve
Choose the best word for the blank
Governments should ___ forests and wetlands to maintain ecological balance.
- A conserving
- B conserved
- C conserve
- D conservation
The base form 'conserve' follows the modal verb 'should' in this sentence expressing necessity or obligation.