Conserve
Conserve verb - To avoid the wasteful or destructive use of.
Usage example: the need to conserve oil and other finite fossil fuels
Dissipate
Dissipate verb - To use up carelessly.
Usage example: dissipated the family fortune in reckless business ventures
Nearby Words: dissipation, dissipating
Common collocations
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