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save
verb(save)
make unnecessary an expenditure or effort
Synonyms: make unnecessary,
Examples:
This will save money.
I'll save you the trouble.
This will save you a lot of time.
save
verb(save)
accumulate money for future use
Synonyms: lay aside, save up,
Examples:
He saves half his salary.
save
verb(save)
refrain from harming
Synonyms: spare,
save
verb(save)
record data on a computer
Synonyms: write,
save
verb(save)
save from sins
Synonyms: deliver, redeem,
save
verb(save)
retain rights to
Synonyms: hold open, keep, keep open,
save
verb(save)
save from ruin, destruction, or harm
Synonyms: relieve, salvage, salve,
save
verb(save)
to keep up and reserve for personal or special use
Synonyms: preserve,
Examples:
She saved the old family photographs in a drawer.
save
verb(save)
spend sparingly, avoid the waste of
Synonyms: economise, economize,
Examples:
This move will save money.
save
verb(save)
bring into safety
Synonyms: bring through, carry through, pull through,
save
verb(save)
spend less; buy at a reduced price
save
noun(save)
(sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring
Examples:
The goalie made a brilliant save.
The relief pitcher got credit for a save.

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