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economize, economise [ɪˈkɒnəˌmaɪz] vb
(often foll by on) to limit or reduce (expense, waste, etc.) economization , economisation n ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
economize cut back, save, save money, be sparing, cut costs, be economical, scrimp, scrimp and save, retrench, be frugal, make economies, cut expenditure, tighten your belt, be on a shoestring, draw in your horns, husband your resources We're going to have to economize on our spending from now on. Translations economize [ɪˈkɒnəmaɪz] economise (British) vi → économiser, faire des économies to economize on sth → faire des économies sur qch economize vi → sparen economize [ɪˈkɒnəˌmaɪz] vi to economize (on) → fare economia (di), risparmiare (su) economize [ɪˈkɒnəˌmaɪz] vi to economize (on) → fare economia (di), risparmiare (su) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The loss of one hundred dollars a year is a very trifling matter, but it made all the difference between comfort and self-denial to the two old spinsters Their manner of life had been so rigid and careful that it was difficult to economize any further, and the blow had fallen just when it was most inconvenient, for Rebecca's school and boarding expenses, small as they were, had to be paid promptly and in cash. It had never occurred to me until that moment that there was any need to economize them, and I had wasted almost half the box in astonishing the Upper-worlders, to whom fire was a novelty. "Oh, yes, indeed, my good Joe," said the doctor, reassuring him; "we have to economize our provisions, you know; and on the way, Dick, you must get us some fresh meat. |
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