Definition of economize Economize
/ɪkɑˈnʌmajˌz/ - [ikanumayz] - e•con•o•mize
We found 8 definitions of economize from 5 different sources.
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economise - /ɪkˈɒnəmˌaɪz/
American English
economize - /ɪkɑˈnʌmajˌz/
What does economize mean?
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| economize - spend sparingly, avoid the waste of; "This move will save money"; "The less fortunate will have to economize now" | ||
| save, economise | ||
| 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" | ||
| economize - use cautiously and frugally; "I try to economize my spare time"; "conserve your energy for the ascent to the summit" | ||
| conserve, husband, economise | ||
| squander, waste, blow become physically weaker; "Political prisoners are wasting away in many prisons all over the world" | ||
| preserve, save prevent (food) from rotting; "preserved meats"; "keep potatoes fresh" | ||
| retrench make a reduction, as in one's workforce; "The company had to retrench" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- economize (Verb)
To practice being economical by using things sparingly or in moderation, and by avoiding waste or extravagance. - economize (Verb)
To be frugal.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- economize (v. t.)
To manage with economy; to use with prudence; to expend with frugality; as, to economize one's income. - economize (v. i.)
To be prudently sparing in expenditure; to be frugal and saving; as, to economize in order to grow rich.
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economize
To spend goods or money more carefully.
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🔤- economize, verb, present, 1st person singular of economize (infinitive).
- economize, verb (infinitive).
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