economize
Meaning
- (intransitive) To practice being economical (by using things sparingly or in moderation, and by avoiding waste or extravagance).
- (transitive) To use frugally.
Synonyms
be thrifty
be frugal
be economical
use sparingly
be sparing with
be economical with
not waste
husband one’s resources
use carefully
save on
cut down on
save money
tighten one’s belt
practice frugality
examine oneself
practise thrift
Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/iˈkɑnəmaɪz/
Etymology
From economy + -ize.
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