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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He said soaring food prices meant there were people who were "very, very, very hard pressed", adding that Tesco was trying to help customers cope by showing them ways in which they can economise.
From BBC ● Apr. 2, 2023
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
We prioritise and economise very carefully and try to keep the building in a good state of repair.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 3, 2015
If workers are cheap, firms are less likely to economise on them and productivity will be low.
From Economist ● Jan. 22, 2014
A knowledge of Holman’s whereabouts simplified his quest and would economise time, which was an important factor; the settlement of this business had to be accomplished while he was free to attend to private matters.
From The Shadow of the Past by F.E. Mills Young
