reserving
Meaning of reserving
verb, gerund or present participle
- retain for future use.
roll out half the dough and reserve the other half
- arrange for (a room, seat, ticket, etc.) to be kept for the use of a particular person.
a place was reserved for her in the front row
- refrain from delivering (a judgement or decision) without due consideration or evidence.
I'll reserve my views on his ability until he's played again
Middle English: from Old French reserver, from Latin reservare ‘keep back’, from re- ‘back’ + servare ‘to keep’.
Information about reserving
- It is a verb.
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Hyphenation of reserving
re-serv-ing
- It consists of 3 syllables and 9 chars.
- reserving is a word trisyllabic because it has three syllables
reserving synonyms
Meaning have or retain possession of:
Meaning keep and store up (something, especially money) for future use:
Meaning grasp, carry, or support with one's hands:
Meaning continue to have (something); keep possession of:
Meaning prevent the wasteful overuse of (a resource):
Meaning maintain (something) in its original or existing state:
Meaning refuse to give (something that is due to or is desired by another):
Meaning designate (funds or resources) for a particular purpose:
Meaning reserve (accommodation, a place, etc.); buy (a ticket) in advance:
Meaning request (something) to be made, supplied, or served:
Meaning fix or attach (something) firmly so that it cannot be moved or lost:
Meaning hire (an aircraft or ship):
Meaning obtain the temporary use of (something) for an agreed payment:
Meaning succeed in securing (something):
Meaning occupy or attract (someone's interest or attention):
Meaning be evidence of; indicate:
Meaning put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone:
Meaning cause or arrange for (something) to take place at a time later than that first scheduled:
Meaning make (someone or something) late or slow:
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Words that rhyme with reserving
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