Definitions

save

[seyv] / seɪv /

VERB

rescue

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deliver free recover salvage

STRONG

defend emancipate extricate liberate ransom redeem spring unchain

WEAK

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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

confine hold limit lose restrain

STRONG

abandon

WEAK

endanger harm hurt leave open make vulnerable squander throw away waste

VERB

economize; set money aside for later use

Synonyms

STRONGEST

collect conserve keep maintain manage spare store

STRONG

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

WEAK

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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disperse give ignore neglect squander use waste

STRONG

distribute divide let go scatter spend

WEAK

endanger harm hurt leave open make vulnerable throw away

VERB

guard, protect

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conserve maintain preserve shield sustain take care of

STRONG

defend safeguard screen

WEAK

keep safe keep up look after

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destroy neglect

STRONG

lay open

WEAK

endanger harm hurt leave open make vulnerable squander throw away waste

Example Sentences

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All of the experts I spoke with emphasized that responding well is necessary not just to save lives but also to contain the spread—a priority of governments the world over.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

These allow recipients to pay taxes on unvested equity, which could save a huge amount if the stock appreciates by the time it vests.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

They’re an invitation to save the pickle juice, embrace the capers and discover just how much life can be hiding in the bottom of a jar.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

To make sure you arrive in time for each wedding, I’d save the price of one round-trip ticket just in case you need to make a costly flight change.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

“We can’t even tell the other kids thank you for helping save the Academy,” Elliot said.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

save

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