English

reserve

ɹɪˈzɝv, rɪˈzɜrv, rɪˈzɝːv, ɹɪˈzɜːv
Meaning: to arrange for something to be kept for your use
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: rɪˈzɜrv, rɪˈzɝːv, ɹɪˈzɜːv

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base reserve
3rd person singular present reserves
Present participle reserving
Past reserved
Will future will reserve
Going-to future going to reserve
Imperative negative don't reserve / do not reserve

Example

I would like to reserve a table for two at seven o'clock.
I would like to reserve a table for two at seven o'clock.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for booking tables in restaurants, rooms in hotels, or seats in theaters. It can also mean to keep something for a particular person or time.

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