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Something stored or available for future use. Also: Caution in one's words and behavior. Also: To keep in store for future use; To withhold from present use for another purpose; To set aside.

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Used as a noun, listen here, it means: Something stored or available for future use. Also: Caution in one's words and behavior. Also: To keep in store for future use; To withhold from present use for another purpose; To set aside. Used as a verb, listen here, it means: To again offer or have a meal or refreshments available, as for patrons or guests; To again offer or distribute a portion or portions of food or a beverage, as a host or hostess.

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Usage examples (36)
  • People who take the time to be alone usually have depth, originality, and quiet reserve.
  • reserve me a seat on a flight
  • We managed to reserve a table at Maxim's
  • Verb (used with object) : ground reserved for gardening
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  • ''reserve" is a heteronym, which means you may find it with different pronunciations and different meanings.
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