economize
verb (used without object)
to practice economy; avoid waste or extravagance.
economise
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a variation of
economize.
Example Sentences
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Helen Bird from waste reduction charity Wrap says: "Food is one area where it's easy to economise without Christmas feasting being any less fun."
From BBC ● Dec. 3, 2022
With the continuing squeeze on the cost of living, and people trying to make savings, "will they economise on hairdos?" she said.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2022
We prioritise and economise very carefully and try to keep the building in a good state of repair.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 3, 2015
When real wages are falling, by contrast, the incentive to economise is reduced and productivity lags.
From Economist ● Feb. 17, 2014
At this moment the turnkey opened the outer gate of the prison, and brought a large lamp, which he placed in the hall, so as to economise its light for three of the cells.
From The Village Notary by J?zsef E?tv?s
