RESERVE
/ɹɪˈzɜːv/ ► audio Scrabble 10 Words With Friends 11
Definition
- verb hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency.
- verb give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause.
— synonyms: allow, appropriate, earmark, set_aside
- verb obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance.
- verb arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance.
— synonyms: hold, book
- noun formality and propriety of manner.
— synonyms: modesty
- noun something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose.
— synonyms: backlog, stockpile
- noun an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced.
— synonyms: substitute, second-stringer
- noun (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions.
- noun a district that is reserved for particular purpose.
— synonyms: reservation
- noun armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency.
— synonyms: military_reserve
- noun the trait of being uncommunicative.
— synonyms: reticence, taciturnity
Examples
- “We reserve the right to make modifications.”
- “This cake is reserved for the guests!”
- “I reserved a table for us at the best restaurant in town.”
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