conserve
/kənˈsɜː(ɹ)v/ verb C1- To save for later use, sometimes by the use of a preservative. · to conserve fruits with sugar
- To protect an environment, heritage, etc.
- To remain unchanged during a process
He/she/it conserves · Past conserved · Past participle conserved · -ing form conserving
Verb forms
- Base form
- conserve
- He/she/it
- conserves
- Past
- conserved
- Past participle
- conserved
- -ing form
- conserving
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Bannister stayed closely behind his teammates, carefully conserving his vital energy for the crucial final quarter of the race.
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