reserve

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of RESERVE

to arrange to have something (as a hotel room) held for one's future use <we made sure to reserve a kennel for our dog several months before the start of the family vacation>

Synonyms bespeak, book

Related Words earmark; contract, engage, hire, retain

to continue to have in one's possession or power <I'm reserving the right to work by myself if you don't do your share of the project>

Synonyms hold, reserve, retain, withhold

Related Words conserve, guard, preserve, protect, save; boast, enjoy, have, own, possess; command, control, detain, direct, manage, rule; bear, harbor; cherish, cling (to), hug, treasure

Near Antonyms abandon, cede, drop; contribute, donate, give, hand out; discard, dump; decline, reject, repudiate, spurn; lose

Antonyms give up, hand over, release, relinquish, surrender, yield

to keep or intend for a special purpose <we must reserve this cup for ceremonial use only>

Synonyms allocate, consecrate, dedicate, earmark, give up (to), reserve, save, set by

Related Words bless, hallow, sanctify; commit, confide, consign, entrust (also intrust); apply, bestow, employ, use

Near Antonyms ignore, neglect; misapply, misuse

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