save from

Meaning

To "save from" means to prevent someone or something from harm, loss, or an unwanted result. It often means rescuing or sparing someone from danger, cost, trouble, or embarrassment.

Antonyms

risk expose threaten uncover endanger jeopardize
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Examples

For I had expected always Some brightness to hold in trust, Some final innocence To save from dust. Stephen Spender

‘Is the war coming to Eldacre, my lord?' asked Ramus, as he settled into the chair. 'I fear it is. A more stupid and wasteful business there never was. Fields will not be planted, food will run low, tax revenues will dry up - save from the makers of swords and munitions.' David Gemmell

Words in the phrase

save from

Close letter words and terms

save for save for later save for rainy day save from danger save from harm save harmless