economize

especially British, e·con·o·mise

[ih-kon-uh-mahyz]

verb (used without object)

economized, economizing 

1. to practice economy; avoid waste or extravagance.

   Synonyms: husband, conserve, save

verb (used with object)

economized, economizing 

1. to manage economically; use sparingly or frugally.

   Synonyms: husband, conserve, save

economize

/ ɪˈkɒnəˌmaɪz /

verb

1. (often foll by on) to limit or reduce (expense, waste, etc)

Other Word Forms

• uneconomizing adjective
• economization noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of economize¹

First recorded in 1640–50; econom(y) + -ize

Example Sentences

Investment in AI will keep boosting stocks, spending by wealthier people will support the economy as the less well-off economize, and uncertainty about trade will diminish, but remain a factor.

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Even if some consumers are feeling skittish about Thanksgiving, experts are quick to point out there are always ways to economize for the holiday.

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In France, we really had to economize how we shoot things.

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The retired construction worker from Los Angeles said prices were already high, but the financial turmoil and fear of inflation fueled by President Trump’s tariffs have added pressure to economize.

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You figure out what wording makes this joke concise, how to economize with words instead of overtalking, like I’m doing right now.

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Related Words

• conserve 
• cut down 
• scrimp