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economize
verb econ·o·mize \-ˌmīz\
: to use money, resources, etc., carefully ( chiefly US )
econ·o·mizedecon·o·miz·ing
Full Definition of ECONOMIZE
intransitive verb
: to practice economy : be frugal
transitive verb
: to use frugally : save
— econ·o·miz·er noun
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First Known Use of ECONOMIZE
1816
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ECONOMIZE Defined for Kids
economize
verb econ·o·mize \i-ˈkä-nə-ˌmīz\
econ·o·mizedecon·o·miz·ing
Definition of ECONOMIZE for Kids
1
: to be thrifty <We have to economize until times get better.>
2
: to use less of : save <I'm trying to economize on fuel.>
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