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economize
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e·con·o·mize  (-kn-mz)
v. e·con·o·mized, e·con·o·miz·ing, e·con·o·miz·es
v.intr.
1. To practice economy, as by avoiding waste or reducing expenditures.
2. To make economical use of something: "The best that can be said for this method is that it economizes on thought" (Christopher Hitchens).
v.tr.
To use or manage with thrift: the need to economize scarce energy resources.

e·cono·mizer n.

economize or -mise
Verb
[-mizing, -mized] or -mising, -mised to reduce expense or waste: people are being advised to economize on fuel use
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.economize - use cautiously and frugally; "I try to economize my spare time"; "conserve your energy for the ascent to the summit"
save, preserve - to keep up and reserve for personal or special use; "She saved the old family photographs in a drawer"
retrench - tighten one's belt; use resources carefully
2.economize - spend sparingly, avoid the waste of; "This move will save money"; "The less fortunate will have to economize now"
expend, spend, drop - pay out; "spend money"
tighten one's belt - live frugally and use less resources; "In the new economy, we all have to learn to tighten our belts"
Translations
economize [ɪˈkɔnəmaɪz] vieconomizar, ahorrar
economize [ɪˈkɔnəmaɪz] viéconomiser, faire des économies
economize [ɪˈkɔnəmaɪz] visparen
economize [ɪˈkɔnəmaɪz] virisparmiare, fare economia


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