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economise

DEFINITIONS OF: economise

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v spend sparingly, avoid the waste of

Synonyms:
economize, save
Types:
tighten one's belt
live frugally and use less resources
Type of:
drop, expend, spend
pay out

v use cautiously and frugally

Synonyms:
conserve, economize, husband
Antonyms:
blow, squander, waste
spend thoughtlessly; throw away
blow
spend lavishly or wastefully on
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Types:
retrench
tighten one's belt; use resources carefully
Type of:
preserve, save
to keep up and reserve for personal or special use
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