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conserve

/kənˈsɜrv/ verb · British & US
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What does conserve mean?

verb

To preserve (something) from harm, decay, or waste; to use or manage something carefully so as to prevent waste or to make it last longer.

Example

"The park ranger worked to conserve the natural habitat of the endangered species."

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