conserves Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
   preserve; preserves; conserve.
   
2. verb keep constant through physical or chemical reactions or evolutionary change
   conserve.
   
   • Energy is conserved in this process
3. verb keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
   preserve; keep up; maintain; conserve.
   
   • We preserve these archeological findings
   • The old lady could not keep up the building
   • children must be taught to conserve our national heritage
   • The museum curator conserved the ancient manuscripts
4. verb use cautiously and frugally
   economize; conserve; husband; economise.
   
   • I try to economize my spare time
   • conserve your energy for the ascent to the summit
5. verb preserve with sugar
   conserve.
   
   • Mom always conserved the strawberries we grew in the backyard

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