Economize \E*con"o*mize\ ([-e]*k[o^]n"[-o]*m[imac]z), v. t.
[imp. & p. p. Economized ([-e]*k[o^]n"[-o]*m[imac]zd); p.
pr. & vb. n. Economizing.] [Cf. F. ['e]conomiser.]
To manage with economy; to use with prudence; to expend with
frugality; as, to economize one's income. [Written also
economise.]
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Expenses in the city were to be economized. --Jowett
(Thucyd. ).
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Calculating how to economize time. --W. Irving.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
economise \economise\ v. t.
same as economize.
Syn: conserve, husband, economize.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Economize \E*con"o*mize\, v. i.
To be prudently sparing in expenditure; to be frugal and
saving; as, to economize in order to grow rich. [Written also
economise.] --Milton.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
economise
v 1: spend sparingly, avoid the waste of; "This move will save
money"; "The less fortunate will have to economize now"
[syn: save, economize]
2: use cautiously and frugally; "I try to economize my spare
time"; "conserve your energy for the ascent to the summit"
[syn: conserve, husband, economize] [ant: waste]
WordNet (r) 2.0
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