conserve
//kənˈsɜːv//
Verb
conserveInfinitive
conservePresent tense
conservedPast tense
conservedPast participle
conservingPresent participle
conservesThird-person singular
1
To protect something from harm, decay, loss, or waste, especially in order to preserve it for the future.
We must conserve our natural resources for future generations.
2
To use resources carefully and sparingly to prevent depletion.
We should conserve water during the dry season.
Noun
conserveSingular
conservesPlural
1
A type of jam made from whole or large pieces of fruit preserved in sugar.
She made a delicious strawberry conserve with whole berries.