Conserve, Reserve or Preserve?
Conserve, Reserve or Preserve? Hello and welcome to Fransy Fancy English! Let's spot the differences between these three verbs. CONSERVE (verb) CONSERVATION (noun) CONSERVE (verb) A. We must try to conserve water, energy and natural resources, which means to avoid their wasteful use. As far as the environment is concerned, to conserve is to maintain or protect it from harm. "I must conserve my energy. I'll need it later!" "Turn off unnecessary lights to conserve electricity." "To conserve resources, use rechargeable batteries instead of disposable and bring reusable bags to the grocery store." "You can make an effort to conserve water by taking shorter showers." "The primary reason to conserve forests and wildlife is to provide oxygen to breathe." CONSERVATION (noun) The careful use of natural resources in order to prevent waste is called conservation. In terms of cultural heritage, the conservation of historical buildings and