reserve
//ɹɪˈzɝv//
Forms
- Plural
- reserves
- present (v1)
- reserve
- past (v2)
- reserved
- past participle (v3)
- reserved
- present participle
- reserving
- 3rd person singular
- reserves
Definitions
1.A restriction.
- I accept your view with one reserve.
- The book is on reserve.
2.That which is reserved or kept back, as for future use.
- Each is decorated with a simple disk in reserve and a band in reserve adorned with white dots.
- New oil reserves are continuously being discovered, but not as fast as the existing ones are running out.
3.Something initially kept back for later use in recreation.
- I'd like to reserve a single room.
4.In exhibitions, a distinction indicating that the recipient will get a prize in the event of another person being disqualified.
- I'd like to reserve a single room.
1.To keep back; to retain.
- I reserve the right to change my mind.
- We reserve the right to make modifications.
- I will reserve judgment until I have actually read his book.
2.To keep in store for future or special use.
- This cake is reserved for the guests!
- Please reserve me a parking space if you can.
3.To book in advance; to make a reservation for.
- Thanks for reserving us a room!
- I reserved a table for us at the best restaurant in town.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #3144
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Related words
Word family
Etymology
From Old French reserver
From Latin reservō (“to reserve, retain”).