conserve

/kənˈsɜːrv/
noun
  1. A jam or preserve made from fruit, often containing whole pieces.
    • This conserve is made with chunks of orange peel and ginger.
    • She spread strawberry conserve on her toast.
    • The farmer's market sells homemade apricot conserve.
Synonyms
verb
  1. To use something carefully so that it does not run out or get wasted.
    • The organization works to conserve natural resources for future generations.
    • We need to conserve water during the drought.
    • Turning off lights when you leave a room helps conserve energy.
  2. To protect something, especially wildlife or historical sites, from damage or destruction.
    • Volunteers help conserve the old lighthouse by repairing its walls.
    • Efforts to conserve the rainforest have increased in recent years.
    • The national park was established to conserve the endangered species living there.
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