rescue
Translation
to rescue, to save
Examples
The firefighter rescued the cat from the tree.
The firefighter rescued the cat from the tree.
They rescued the company from bankruptcy.
They rescued the company from bankruptcy.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) <from sth.> to save (sb./sth.) from a dangerous situation The firefighter rescued the cat from the tree.
Similar Words
Synonyms: save, recover; Antonyms: endanger, abandon
Etymology
From Old French 'rescoure', from Latin 're-' (again) + 'excutere' (to shake out, drive out).
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'RE-SCUE' mission, like a 're-do' to 'secure' someone from danger.