economize
verb (used without object)
to practice economy; avoid waste or extravagance.
have economized
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present perfectof economize.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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We have economized greatly, during the seventeen years since our marriage.
From The Young Franc Tireurs And Their Adventures in the Franco-Prussian War by F. T. Young
I must tell you how they have economized room in the apartment devoted to pictures.
From Young Americans Abroad Vacation in Europe: Travels in England, France, Holland, Belgium, Prussia and Switzerland by J.O. Choules
Unfortunately, however, the architect of the house seems to have economized his construction-apparatus here.
From The History of a Mouthful of Bread And its effect on the organization of men and animals by Jean Macé
The King appears to have economized in his living, in order to get more money to use as a corruption fund.
From The Leading Facts of English History by D. H. (David Henry) Montgomery
"The turkey would better have economized his meat this time," said the boy, swinging round his belt to lift the lid of his powder-horn and peep gloatingly in at the reinforced stores.
From The Story of Old Fort Loudon by Mary Noailles Murfree
