conserve

verb/kõsɨɾˈvaɾ/high

con·ser·var

Definition

To protect something from harm, decay, or loss; to maintain in its original state.

We must conserve water during the drought.

The museum works to conserve ancient artifacts.

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Common collocations

conserve energyconserve resourcesconserve food

Do latim *conservare* (manter, preservar).