reserve

Meanings

• verb

  The act of setting aside or keeping back for future use or for special purposes.

  - "The company reserves the right to refuse service to any customer."
  - "She reserved a table for dinner at her favorite restaurant."

• noun

  A quantity of something set aside for future use.

  - "The reserve was used to finance the war."
  - "The wildlife reserve protects endangered species."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹɪˈzɝv/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

Army Reserve , TA , TAVR , Territorial Army , reservists , terriers , territorials , reticence , self-restraint , taciturnity , substitute , res , reservation , rez

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with reserve
preserve , reserve , deerve , erve

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Variants

List of all variants of reserve that leads to same result
reservable , reserve , reserved , reserves , reserving , in reserve , reserve bank , reserve banks , reserve clause , reserve clauses , reserve price , reserve prices , reserve judgment , Federal Reserve bank , Federal Reserve banks , Federal Reserve Board , Federal Reserve Boards , Federal Reserve System , Federal Reserve Systems , legal reserve , legal reserves

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'reservier', meaning 'to keep back'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Did you know that the term 'reserve' was used in medieval Europe to describe the land set aside for hunting by the nobility?

2. In the world of sports, a team's 'reserve' players are those who are not in the starting lineup but are available to substitute during the game.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. conservation: The practice of preserving natural resources for future generations.

2. emergency fund: A savings account used for unexpected expenses.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, the term 'reserve' is often used to describe a character's restraint or self-control. In art, a reserve is a blank or unpainted area left on a canvas or other work.

How to Memorize "reserve"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bank saving money in a vault for future use. Or visualize setting aside a table at a restaurant.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of saving or setting aside for future use.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'save for later' to help remember the meaning of 'reserve'.

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