reserve
reserve
reserve - Dictionary definition and meaning for word reserve
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(noun) formality and propriety of manner
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(noun) something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose
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(noun) an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced
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(noun) (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions
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(noun) a district that is reserved for particular purpose
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(noun) armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency
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(noun) the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
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(verb) hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency
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(verb) give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
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(verb) obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance
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(verb) arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
(noun) formality and propriety of manner
Synonyms :
modesty
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(noun) something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose
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(noun) an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced
Synonyms :
second-stringer
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substitute
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(noun) (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions
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(noun) a district that is reserved for particular purpose
Synonyms :
reservation
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(noun) armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency
Synonyms :
military reserve
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(noun) the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
Synonyms :
reticence
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taciturnity
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(verb) hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency
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- they held back their applause in anticipation
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(verb) give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
Example Sentence
- I will earmark this money for your research
- She sets aside time for meditation every day
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(verb) obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance
Example Sentence
- We managed to reserve a table at Maxim's
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(verb) arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
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- reserve me a seat on a flight
- The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family
- please hold a table at Maxim's