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Updated June 2026
To retain for future use or to book in advance, or a supply kept back for future use. It can also refer to a protected area of land or a quality of restraint in manner.
“They decided to reserve a table at the restaurant for their anniversary dinner next week.”
/rɪˈzɜːv/
re·serve
Three E's make this distinctive; R-E pattern repeats throughout
Worth 10 points; useful for clearing vowels with the three E's
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