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What is the verb for reserve?

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reserve
  1. To keep back; to retain.
  2. To keep in store for future or special use.
  3. To book in advance; to make a reservation.
  4. (obsolete) To make an exception of; to except.
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  6. Examples:
    1. “If some of the marinade is to be used as a sauce on the cooked food, reserve a portion of the marinade before putting raw meat and poultry in it.”
      “I reserve the right to change the privacy policies and practices described in this notice.”
      “Anyone who wishes to go as a pilgrim must hand in his or her name before the end of January in order to reserve a seat on the pilgrimage.”
reserved
reserves
reserving
  1. present participle of reserve
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “When the beans are ready, remove the herbs, and drain the beans into the colander, reserving their cooking liquid in the bowl beneath.”
      “Cover the kernels with the corn stock by one inch, reserving the remaining stock for the garnish.”
      “Strain the vegetables, reserving the stock, and blitz the solids until smooth, gradually adding the stock back in.”
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