Conserve and Retain

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Conserve

Conserve verb - To avoid the wasteful or destructive use of.

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Retain is a synonym for conserve in keep topic. In some cases you can use "Retain" instead a verb "Conserve", when it comes to topics like preserve, maintain.

Nearby Words: conservation, conserving, conserved

Retain

Retain verb - To continue to have in one's possession or power.

Usage example: I plan to retain the family heirlooms until my own children are mature enough to appreciate them, and then I will lovingly pass them on

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Conserve is a synonym for retain in keep topic. You can use "Conserve" instead a verb "Retain", if it concerns topics such as maintain, preserve.

Nearby Words: retainer, retaining

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power	conserve power	retain power
strength	conserve strength	retain strength
control	conserve control	retain control
mass	conserve mass	retain mass
Other words: number, use, voice, items, powers, weapons.

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