economize

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ɪˈkɒnəmaɪz/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ɪˈkɑnəˌmaɪz/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(i konə mīz′)

Inflections of 'economize' (v): (⇒ conjugate)
economizes
v 3rd person singular (US & UK)
economizing
v pres p (US & UK)
economized
v past (US & UK)
economized
v past p (US & UK)

economize
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Synonyms:
save Collocations, conserve, husband Collocations, manage Collocations, stint Collocations, scrimp, retrench, cut back, skimp, be frugal, be prudent, pinch Collocations, cut costs, cut corners, meet expenses, keep within one's means, cut down, meet a budget, run a tight ship, make both ends meet, tighten one's belt, save for a rainy day, pinch pennies, accumulate, maintain Collocations, economise (UK), make savings, save money, scrimp and save, be sparing
Antonyms:
waste Collocations, splurge, spend Collocations, fritter away, throw away, blow Collocations, squander Collocations


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