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We reserve a table before going to the restaurant.
What does Reserve mean?
Reserve means save or set aside.
Dictionary definition
To save something for later or keep it for a particular person or purpose; also, something saved for later.
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Reserve in a sentence
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The library will reserve the book for the student who requested it.
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A careful planner keeps a reserve of supplies for unexpected needs.
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What does reserve mean?
Reserve means to save or set aside.
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Choose the best word: We ___ a table before going to the restaurant.
A table can be saved ahead of time, so reserve fits.
Practice 3
Which word means an arrangement to save a place or table?
A reservation is an arrangement that holds something for later use.
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ri · zurv · strongest beat: zurv
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WordReserve.
Partverb, noun.
MeaningReserve means save or set aside.
ExampleExample: We reserve a table before going to the restaurant.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ri · zurv
- Strongest beat
- zurv
- Ending
- zurv
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on zurv.
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use upUse for using all of something instead of saving it.
spendSpend can contrast with keeping something in reserve.
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