What is "economize" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does economize mean in English? Meaning of economize definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "economize" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "economize": use cautiously and frugally

Verb

  • Meaning: use cautiously and frugally
  • Example: I try to economize my spare time conserve your energy for the ascent to the summit
  • Synonyms: conserve economise economize husband
  • Hyponyms: retrench
  • Hypernyms: preserve save
  • Antonyms: blow squander waste
  • Meaning of "economize": spend sparingly, avoid the waste of

    Verb

  • Meaning: spend sparingly, avoid the waste of
  • Example: This move will save money The less fortunate will have to economize now
  • Synonyms: economise economize save
  • Hyponyms: tighten one's belt
  • Hypernyms: drop expend spend
  • Synonyms:

    scrimp, cut down, conserve, retrench, manage, stint, shepherd, skimp, cut back, be frugal, be prudent, be sparing, cut corners, keep within means, make ends meet, meet a budget, pinch pennies, run tight ship, stretch a dollar, pay one's way, tighten one's belt,

    Antonyms:

    squander, spend, throw away,

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    economize in English: economize
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