σώζω — meaning in English

English meaning

• rescue verb To save someone or something from danger, harm, or a difficult situation.
• save verb To rescue someone or something from harm or danger.

Senses

σώζω is used for these senses in English:

• rescue To save from any violence, danger or evil.
• save (Christianity) To redeem or protect someone from eternal damnation.

rescue — full definition

1. verb To save someone or something from danger, harm, or a difficult situation.
2. noun An act of saving someone or something from danger.

save — full definition

1. verb To rescue someone or something from harm or danger.
2. verb To set aside money or resources for future use.
3. verb To store a computer file or data so it isn't lost.
4. verb In sport, to stop an opponent from scoring, especially in goalkeeping.
5. noun An act of preventing a goal or a loss, or the stored version of something.

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