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Meaning of 'economize' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Economize [ v. i.]
- To be prudently sparing in expenditure; to be frugal and saving; as, to economize in order to grow rich.
2 . Economize [ v. t.]
- To manage with economy; to use with prudence; to expend with frugality; as, to economize one's income.

Meaning of 'economize' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . economize [ v]
Meaning (1):
- use cautiously and frugally
Example in sentence:
  • conserve your energy for the ascent to the summit;
  • I try to economize my spare time
Meaning (2):
- spend sparingly, avoid the waste of
Example in sentence:
  • The less fortunate will have to economize now;
  • This move will save money

Nearby Words:

economic economical economically economics economies economist economization economized economizer economizing

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