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Definition for save

verb as in rescue

Strongest matches

deliver, free, recover, salvage

Strong matches

defend, emancipate, extricate, liberate, ransom, redeem, spring, unchain

Weak matches

bail out, come to rescue, get off the hook, get out of hock, give a break, pull out of fire, save one's neck, set free, unshackle

verb as in economize; set money aside for later use

Strongest matches

collect, conserve, keep, maintain, manage, spare, store

Strong matches

amass, cache, deposit, gather, hoard, hold, reserve, retrench, scrimp, skimp, squirrel, stash, stockpile, treasure

Weak matches

be frugal, be thrifty, cut corners, feather nest, hide away, lay aside, lay away, make ends meet, pile up, pinch pennies, put by, roll back, salt away, save for rainy day, sock away, stow away, tighten belt

verb as in guard, protect

Strongest matches

conserve, maintain, preserve, shield, sustain, take care of

Strong matches

defend, safeguard, screen

Weak matches

keep safe, keep up, look after

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Example Sentences

"We received Yarden alive, but Shiri and the children could have been saved. By Passover, everyone must be home, and the only way to bring everyone back is to end the war. Now."

From BBC

He has said his job was to give "direct advice" to the Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones about how to save money in June's Spending Review.

From BBC

Italy's Donnarumma was the hero, saving two of Liverpool's three penalties in a shootout to send his side through to the Champions League quarter-finals.

From BBC

But the state could also see cost savings from relaxing its policies.

From Los Angeles Times

Other universities have also announced plans to make savings amid increased costs and a drop in income from international students' fees.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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