English dictionary

reserve

/r/I/'z/[@]/rv/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

formality and propriety of manner

noun.attribute

Synonyms modesty

Source: WordNet 3.0
something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose

noun.possession

Synonyms backlog stockpile

Source: WordNet 3.0
an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced

noun.person

Synonyms second-stringer substitute

Source: WordNet 3.0
(medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions

noun.quantity

Source: WordNet 3.0
a district that is reserved for particular purpose

noun.location

Synonyms reservation

Source: WordNet 3.0
armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency

noun.group

Synonyms military reserve

Source: WordNet 3.0
the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary

noun.attribute

Synonyms reticence taciturnity

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of reserving, or keeping back; reservation.

noun

Source: webster1913
That part of the assets of a bank or other financial institution specially kept in cash in a more or less liquid form as a reasonable provision for meeting all demands which may be made upon it;

noun

Source: webster1913

hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency

verb.possession

Source: WordNet 3.0
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

verb.cognition

Synonyms allow appropriate earmark set aside

Source: WordNet 3.0
obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance

verb.communication

Examples
We managed to reserve a table at Maxim's.

Source: WordNet 3.0
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

verb.social

Examples
Reserve me a seat on a flight.

Synonyms book hold

Source: WordNet 3.0
To keep back; to retain; not to deliver, make over, or disclose.

verb

Source: webster1913