economize

English

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Etymology

From economy +‎ -ize.

Pronunciation

Verb

economize (third-person singular simple present economizes, present participle economizing, simple past and past participle economized)

  1. (intransitive) To practice being economical (by using things sparingly or in moderation, and by avoiding waste or extravagance).
  2. (transitive) To use frugally.

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Portuguese

Verb

economize

  1. inflection of economizar:
    1. first/third-person singular present subjunctive
    2. third-person singular imperative
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