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Conserve

usgb/kənˈsɜːrv/Volume
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To save or keep something from loss or harm.

We need to conserve our natural resources to ensure a sustainable future.
Often appears as...
conserve resources
conserve energy
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Often used in discussions about protecting ecosystems and wildlife. SlideActivists advocate to conserve the rainforest.
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Implies actions now to prevent shortage or damage in the future. SlideIf we conserve water today, we can avoid a crisis tomorrow.