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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Reports from all the cities using the commission plan show that by the use of business principles the commissioners have economized in the administration of the city's government.
From Elements of Debating by Leverett S. (Leverett Samuel) Lyon
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
It is worth while to suggest these things, because most men who go to Greece find, as I did, that, with some better previous information, they could have economized both time and money.
From Rambles and Studies in Greece by J. P. Mahaffy
"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
I began to see where I might have economized a bit, and so have gone on eating regularly to the end of the journey.
From The Range Dwellers by B. M. Bower
