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Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : ri-zurv
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈzɜrv



Definition of reserve

Origin :
  • mid-14c., from Old French reserver "set aside, withhold" (12c.) and directly from Latin reservare "keep back, save up; retain, preserve," from re- "back" (see re-) + servare "to keep, save, preserve, protect" (see observe). Meaning "to book" is from 1935. Related: Reserved; reserving.
  • noun supply
  • noun coolness of manner
  • verb keep, hold back
  • verb hold for future use
Example sentences :
  • How restful this quiet and reserve after the colour and line tumult of the Higbee apartment.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • I threw off all reserve--about half a pound, I should judge.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1. No. 20, August 13, 1870 » by Various
  • "Don't talk like that," said Andy with a certain amount of reserve which was not natural to him.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • Washington's horse and Kirkwood's infantry formed the reserve.
  • Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James
  • There seemed to be no reserve with this surprising young person.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • So Peter called on all the reserve wit and wisdom he had at command.
  • Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
  • There must be no little disputes, no rising resentment, no shadow of reserve.
  • Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. II » by Francis Augustus Cox
  • Reserve some of the stuffing to rub all over the outside of the meat.
  • Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie
  • Besides, did I not reserve a power of receding, as I saw fit?
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • Reserve the livers, gizzards, and hearts to put in the gravy.
  • Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie

Synonyms for reserve

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