Visual meaning of 'spared'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of spared: To show mercy.

verb

To show mercy.

"The teacher spared the student from detention because it was his first offense. "

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Visual illustration of spared: To keep.

verb

To keep.

"The storm was so strong, but thankfully it spared our house. "

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Visual illustration of spared: To give up To deprive oneself of, as by being frugal; to do without; to dispense with; to give up; to part with.

verb

To give up To deprive oneself of, as by being frugal; to do without; to dispense with; to give up; to part with.

"She spared a few moments from her busy day to help her neighbor. "

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