reserve
verb
re·serve
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reserved;
reserving
Definition of reserve
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: to hold in reserve : keep back
reserve grain for seed
b
: to set aside (part of the consecrated elements) at the Eucharist for future use
c
: to retain or hold over to a future time or place : defer
reserve one's judgment on a plan
d
: to make legal reservation of
2
: to set or have set aside or apart
reserve a hotel room
Definition of reserve (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: something reserved or set aside for a particular purpose, use, or reason: such as
a(1)
: a military force withheld from action for later decisive use
—usually used in plural
(2)
: forces not in the field but available
b
: a tract (as of public land) set apart : reservation
2
: something stored or kept available for future use or need : stock
3
: an act of reserving : qualification
4a
: restraint, closeness, or caution in one's words and actions
b
: forbearance from making a full explanation, complete disclosure, or free expression of one's mind
6a
: money or its equivalent kept in hand or set apart usually to meet liabilities
b
: the liquid resources of a nation for meeting international payments
7
: substitute
8
: reserve price
9
: a wine made from select grapes, bottled on the maker's premises, and aged differently from the maker's other wines of the same vintage
in reserve
: held back for future or special use
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Other Words from reserve
Verb
reservable
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adjective
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adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms for reserve
Synonyms: Verb
Synonyms: Noun
constraint, continence, discipline, discretion, inhibition, refrainment, repression, restraint, self-command, self-control, self-restraint, suppression
Antonyms: Noun
disinhibition, incontinence, unconstraint
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Examples of reserve in a Sentence
Verb
We reserved a hotel room. This table is reserved for someone else. The seats are reserved under my name. We will reserve this wine for a special occasion. She usually reserved her best dishes for very important dinners.Noun
He had to call upon his inner reserves of strength to keep going. the salesclerk showed great reserve in dealing with the unreasonable demands of the angry customer
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Perhaps everyone who faces the considerable might of the Manhattan D.A. could be treated with the deference seemingly reserved for prominent figures with deep pockets. — Melissa Gira Grant, The New Republic, "Is Cy Vance the Next Invincible New York Democrat to Lose?," 15 Aug. 2019 Last year, the Alaska Legislature approved (and then-Gov. Bill Walker) signed a measure reserving 10% of the revenue from the state’s court system filing fees for the corporation. — James Brooks, Anchorage Daily News, "Gov. Dunleavy reverses budget veto and will allow state funding for Alaska Legal Services," 15 Aug. 2019 In Rwanda, a 2003 amendment to the country’s constitution reserved 30 percent of the seats in its legislature for women. — Li Zhou, Vox, "How to close the massive gender gap in Congress," 14 Aug. 2019 For those wanting to explore boating opportunities, the park has 25-minute River Boat Cruises (included with admission) beginning at 10 a.m., and guests are encouraged to reserve their spots early. — Patrick Connolly, orlandosentinel.com, "Weeki Wachee Springs: Mermaids captivate audiences in newly renovated underwater theater," 13 Aug. 2019 While the ability to change the law is reserved for Congress, the executive branch can alter the often technical ways in which it is implemented. — Kurtis Alexander, SFChronicle.com, "Trump weakens Endangered Species Act, California state promises to put up a fight," 12 Aug. 2019 Tickets cost $45 and visitors must reserve by phone (954-467-6677) and via WaterTaxi.com/Specialty-Cruises. — Phillip Valys, sun-sentinel.com, "Hop on: Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi’s wine and beer cruises setting sail for happy hour," 12 Aug. 2019 There will be reserved grandstand seats for the afternoon races as well as admission to the park. — courant.com, "Community News For The West Hartford Edition," 12 Aug. 2019 Orgill said the top two floors would be reserved for rooms, while the bottom would have an art gallery. — Daily Pilot, "Laguna Beach gets first look at plans for Museum and Cleo hotels," 9 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
In addition, swing tackle Shon Coleman was placed on injured reserve Monday with a broken fibula and dislocated ankle. — Eric Branch, SFChronicle.com, "49ers starting right guard Mike Person avoids serious injury; fight breaks out," 17 Aug. 2019 Families can rent beachside tent cabins and book kayaking, fly-fishing, cenote snorkeling, and canal tour excursions within the reserve. — George W. Stone, National Geographic, "Dinosaurs to gladiators: 10 World Heritage trips for families," 16 Aug. 2019 Rollins played three seasons with the Packers, and a hamstring issue sent him onto injured reserve a year ago with the Arizona Cardinals. — Cam Inman, The Mercury News, "Top 5 takeaways from 49ers joint practice with Broncos," 16 Aug. 2019 Madison-Ridgeland played mostly reserves the second half with a running clock. — Dennis Victory, al, "Madison-Ridgeland Academy 47, Bessemer Academy 6: Rebels can’t slow Patriots attack," 16 Aug. 2019 The Seahawks signed him to a reserve/futures contract the following January. —