e·con·o·mize

[ih-kon-uh-mahyz] verb, e·con·o·mized, e·con·o·miz·ing.
verb (used without object)
1.
to practice economy; avoid waste or extravagance.
verb (used with object)
2.
to manage economically; use sparingly or frugally.
Also, especially British, e·con·o·mise.


Origin:
1640–50; econom(y) + -ize

un·e·con·o·miz·ing, adjective


1, 2. save, conserve, husband.
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economize or economise (ɪˈkɒnəˌmaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
(often foll by on) to limit or reduce (expense, waste, etc)
 
economise or economise
 
vb
 
economi'zation or economise
 
n
 
economi'sation or economise
 
n

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Word Origin & History

economize
1640s, "to govern a household," from economy + -ize. Meaning "to spend less" is from 1790.
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Example sentences
Where it is scarce, plants and animals adapt to economize the limited supply,
  or fail to survive.
To economize, they moved into a cheaper apartment and sold one of two cars.
Difficult economic situation and the banking sector crisis have pressed farmers
  to be self-sufficient and economize.
Large farms are typically able to economize on inputs and better coordinate
  stages of production.
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