Squirrel away and Squander

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Squirrel away verb - To put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place.

Usage example: squirreled the information away for future reference

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Squander is an antonym for squirrel away.

Squander verb - To use up carelessly.

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Squirrel away is an antonym for squander.

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